etyli

Etyli is the term used in chemistry to denote the ethyl group, a two-carbon alkyl substituent with the formula C2H5. The ethyl group is typically formed by removing one hydrogen from ethane, resulting in a substituent that attaches to a parent molecule through the CH2 carbon, giving the common representation -CH2-CH3.

In chemical structure, etyli is a simple alkyl radical found in many organic compounds. It appears in ethanol (ethyl alcohol), ethyl acetate, ethylbenzene, and diethyl ether, among others. As a substituent, etyli is one of the most frequently encountered building blocks in organic synthesis and in the structure of a wide range of esters, ethers, and alkylated products.

Nomenclature and representation follow standard IUPAC rules for alkyl groups. The ethyl group is typically named with the prefix ethyl- when forming compounds (for example, ethyl chloride, ethyl benzoate). When describing the radical nature of the substituent, the suffix -yl is used, as in etyli or ethyl as the radical form, depending on the language and naming convention.

Production and handling of etyli-containing compounds vary by substance. Many ethyl compounds are flammable and require appropriate storage and handling. Specific hazards depend on the compound: ethanol is widely used and relatively safe in moderate quantities, while other ethyl derivatives, such as diethyl ether or ethyl chloride, carry greater health and safety risks and are regulated accordingly.

See also: ethyl group, ethylation, ethyl alcohol, ethyl acetate.