metüülrühmad
Metüülrühmad, or methyl groups, are simple organic chemical substituents composed of one carbon atom covalently bonded to three hydrogen atoms. The chemical formula for a methyl group is -CH3. It is the simplest alkyl group and is derived from methane by removing one hydrogen atom. Methyl groups are ubiquitous in organic chemistry and are found in a vast array of molecules, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and many biological compounds.
In organic synthesis, methyl groups can be introduced onto other molecules through various reactions, such as
The presence of a methyl group can significantly impact a molecule's characteristics. It is a relatively nonpolar