alkylchain
An alkyl chain is a univalent substituent derived from an alkane by removing one hydrogen atom, giving the general formula CnH2n+1. Alkyl chains can be linear (n-alkyl) or branched, and they are commonly encountered as substituents attached to other molecules. The attachment point is at a carbon atom, resulting in groups such as CH3-, C2H5-, and C3H7-.
Common examples include methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl, with variations such as isopropyl and tert-butyl describing
Chemically, alkyl chains are largely nonpolar and hydrophobic, composed mainly of C–C and C–H bonds. They are
Occurrences and uses: alkyl chains are fundamental in organic chemistry as substituents and building blocks. They