acylrelated
Acylrelated is not a formally defined technical term, but in chemical literature it is used informally to describe topics, compounds, or reactions that involve acyl groups. An acyl group is the functional fragment R-CO–, derived from a carboxylic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group. Acyl-related chemistry therefore centers on acyl derivatives and processes that transfer or modify the acyl moiety.
Key concepts include the major acyl derivatives: acyl chlorides (R-COCl), acid anhydrides ((R-CO)2O), esters (R-COOR'), and
Common reactions associated with acyl-related chemistry include acylation, where an acyl group is introduced into a
Nomenclature often uses explicit acyl terms, such as acetyl (CH3CO–) or benzoyl (PhCO–), to denote specific acyl