propyl

adjective

Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C3H7, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.

noun

The hypothetical radical, C3H7, of propane.

noun

The hypothetical radical C3H7, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds.

noun

Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

noun

the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane