Acetyl group

Definition

An acetyl group is a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a methyl group single-bonded to a carbonyl. The formula is represented as CH3CO-.

Related terms

Carbonyl Group: A functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).

Methyl Group:

An alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms - CH3.

Acetylation:

A chemical process that introduces an acetyl functional group into a chemical compound