methyl

Alkyl group derived from methane

Also known as methyl group · methyl end

Instance of: type of chemical group
Subclass of: normal alkyl group

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In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, bonded to the rest of the molecule by a single covalent bond, it can be found on its own in any of three forms: methanide anion, methylium cation or methyl radical. The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed.

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Formula: CH₃
Different from: Metil
methyl
Short name: Me
Members / parts: carbon
hydrogen
CXSMILES: *C([H])([H])[H] |$_AP1$|

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