Butyltype
Butyltype refers to a family of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a butyl group, a four-carbon alkyl chain, as a substituent. The butyl group can be attached to various functional groups, leading to a diverse range of chemical properties and applications. Common forms of the butyl group include n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, and tert-butyl, differing in the arrangement of the carbon atoms.
In chemistry, butyltype compounds find use as solvents, intermediates in synthesis, and components in various materials.