of, consisting of, or containing any of four isomeric forms of the group C4H9–
butyl rubber
Word origin
C19: from but(yric acid) + -yl
butyl in American English
(ˈbjutəl)
noun
1.
any of the four monovalent organic radicals (normal butyl, secondary butyl, tertiary butyl, isobutyl) having the same formula, C4H9, but differing in properties and structure
2. US
butyl rubber
Word origin
< L butyrum, butter + -yl
All related terms of 'butyl'
butyl acetate
a colourless liquid with a fruity odour , existing in four isomeric forms. Three of the isomers are important solvents for cellulose lacquers . Formula: CH 3 COOC 4 H 9
butyl alcohol
any of four isomeric alcohols , C 4 H 9 OH, obtained from petroleum products : used as solvents and in organic synthesis
butyl rubber
a copolymer of isobutene and isoprene , used in tyres and as a waterproofing material
butyl aldehyde
→ butyraldehyde
butanol
a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins , lacquers , etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C 4 H 9 OH