isopropuuryhmä
The term "isopropuuryhmä" is the Finnish word for the isopropyl group. The isopropyl group is a branched alkyl substituent with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂CH−. It is derived from propane by removing one hydrogen atom from the second carbon atom. It is also known as the 1-methylethyl group.
In organic chemistry, the isopropyl group is a common structural feature in many molecules. Its branched nature
Common examples of molecules containing the isopropyl group include isopropyl alcohol (also known as isopropanol or