acyl chloride

Noun

Meaning

acyl chloride (plural acyl chlorides)

(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an acyl functional group (R-CO-) directly attached to a chlorine atom (R-CO-Cl).

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Synonyms

acid chloride

Related terms

acyl halide acyl bromide acyl fluoride acyl iodide

Close letter words and terms

acyl anhydride acyl anhydrides acyl bromide acyl fluoride acyl group acyl halide