In organic chemistry, an ethyl group (abbr. Et) is an alkyl substituent with the formula −CH2CH3, derived from ethane (C2H6).

What is an ethyl group? The ethyl group is derived from ethane, the parent alkane. The molecular formula for ethane is C 2 H 6. It is made up of two carbon atoms joined together by a single bond (C-C), and each carbon atom has three single bonds to hydrogen atoms (C-H).

The meaning of ETHYL is an alkyl radical CH3CH2— derived from ethane.

Ethyl Corporation is a fuel additive company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States. The company is a distributor of fuel additives. Among other products, Ethyl Corporation distributes tetraethyl lead, an additive used to make leaded gasoline.

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What is the pronunciation of ethyl? ETHYL definition: a chemical compound often used in producing biofuels (= fuels that are produced from plants, crops…. Learn more.

ETHYL definition: of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 2 H 5- | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples