heptyl

noun

hep·​tyl

ˈheptə̇l

plural -s

: any of several isomeric alkyl radicals C₇H₁₅ derived from the heptanes

especially : the normal radical CH₃(CH₂)₅CH₂−

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hepta- + -yl

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