oleoyl
/ˈəʊlɪˌəʊɪl/(also oleyl) Chemistry
noun
The hydrocarbon radical —CH3(CH2)7CHCH(CH2)7CH2, derived from oleic acid; cis-9-octadecen-1-oyl. Usually attributive.
- Recorded earliest in oleoyl alcohol..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From ole- + -oyl.