1. Of, relating to, or containing a hydrocarbon radical with nine carbon atoms.
Usage: chemistry; technical

1. A hydrocarbon radical or group derived from nonane, consisting of nine carbon atoms and nineteen hydrogen atoms (C₉H₁₉).
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Nonyl alcohol is used in the production of detergents.
• The nonyl group is commonly found in surfactant molecules.
• Nonyl phenol is an industrial chemical with various applications.
• Researchers studied the properties of nonyl compounds in organic synthesis.
• The nonyl radical contains nine carbon atoms in its structure.