Ethoxy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛðəksaɪ/

Ethoxy (adj)

  1. Relating to a chemical group made from ethyl and oxygen, often written as -O-CH2CH3.

Ethoxy (noun)

  1. A part of a molecule that contains oxygen connected to an ethyl chain, shown as -O-CH2CH3.

Examples

  • The ethoxy group attaches to the main chain.
  • An ethoxy group can improve solubility in some solutions.

Ethoxy (adjective)

Examples

  • The ethoxy chemical group helps form stable compounds.
  • An ethoxy chemical group can change how a substance behaves.