Acetyl

(as’-et-il) [acetum, vinegar], C2H30. A univalent radicle supposed to exist in acetic acid and its derivatives. Aldehyd may be regarded as the hydrid and acetic acid as the hydrate, of acetyl. A. Chlorid, C2H30C1, a colorle liquid, used as a reagent. A. Peroxid, (C2H30)202, a thick liquid, insoluble in water, but readily di olved by ether and alcohol. It is a powerful oxidizing agent. It is decomposed in sunlight and explodes violently when heated. 25