Heterocyclyl groups

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005236",
  "term": "Heterocyclyl groups",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Univalent groups derived from heterocyclic compounds by removing one hydrogen atom from any ring atom. These groups contain at least one heteroatom (e.g., nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur) within the ring structure. Examples include pyridyl from pyridine or furyl from furan, which are common motifs in pharmaceuticals.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "heterocyclic compounds",
    "organyl groups"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1340 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterocyclyl-groups/"
}