octyl


oc·tyl

O0026500 (ŏk′təl)adj. Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C8H17, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.

octyl

(ˈɒktɪl) chemn1. (Chemistry) a. a radical of hydrogen and carbon that is produced from octaneb. (as modifier): octyl gallates. 2. (Chemistry) (as modifier): octyl gallates.