Acyl groups

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000215",
  "term": "Acyl groups",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Functional groups derived from carboxylic acids by removing the hydroxyl group, having the general formula R-C(=O)-. They consist of a carbonyl group bonded to an alkyl or aryl group. These groups are prevalent in organic chemistry and are found in compounds such as esters, amides, and acid chlorides.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "oxoacids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1311 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acyl-groups/"
}