CINNAMYL

Etymology

Noun

cinnamyl (plural cinnamyls)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH=CH-CH2- characteristic of cinnamic compounds

Source: Wiktionary


Cin"na*myl, n. Etym: [Cinnamic + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: The hypothetical radical, (C6H5.C2H2)2C, of cinnamic compounds. [Formerly written also cinnamule.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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