xylyl

English

Etymology

xyl- +‎ -yl

Noun

xylyl (plural xylyls)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of several univalent radicals, of formula (CH₃)₂C₆H₃- derived from the three isomers of xylene: ortho-, meta- and para- (di-methyl benzene).

Synonyms

• xylenyl (dated)