In organic chemistry, the term ethynyl designates
- An ethynyl group (HC≡C–), also designated as acetylenic group (from acetylene), and referred to in IUPAC chemical nomenclature as -yne suffix. Also sometimes designed as ethinyl in compounds (ethinylestradiol, ethisterone (ethinyltestosterone)). See main page alkynes.
- The ethynyl radical (HC≡C·), the compound found in interstellar medium, and transiently on earth during chemical reactions.
- The ethynyl carbanion Acetylide (HC≡C−)
See also
- Ethynylation
- Propynyl ( CH3-C≡C-R, 1-propynyl group; or HC≡C−CH2-R, 2-propynyl group, Propargyl )
This article is copied from an
article on Wikipedia® - the free encyclopedia created and edited by its online user community. The text was not checked or edited by anyone on our staff. Although the vast majority of Wikipedia® encyclopedia articles provide accurate and timely information, please do not assume the accuracy of any particular article. This article is distributed under the terms of
GNU Free Documentation License.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.