There is no such thing as a lone 'methyl'. A methyl group is a CH3 extending off an organic compounds main carbon chain. They can be created by the Sn2 reaction on iodomethane, or by the reaction of methyl lithium or MeMgCl with a carbon atom that is substituted with a leaving group
Methyl stearate is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester, while methyl oleate is an unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester. Methyl oleate has a higher degree of unsaturation due to a double bond in its carbon chain, making it more flexible and less rigid than methyl stearate. Additionally, methyl oleate may have different physical properties, such as a lower melting point, compared to methyl stearate.
Methyl is a nonpolar molecule.
Methyl is electron donating.
Methyl is not inherently acidic. It does not have an acidic hydrogen atom that can be donated in a reaction. Methyl groups are often considered electron-donating and have a neutral/basic character.
Methyl Acetate
The government does not want people to use methyl and it is illegal.
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; the molecular formula of methyl acetate is C3H6O2.
Methyl stearate is a saturated fatty acid methyl ester, while methyl oleate is an unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester. Methyl oleate has a higher degree of unsaturation due to a double bond in its carbon chain, making it more flexible and less rigid than methyl stearate. Additionally, methyl oleate may have different physical properties, such as a lower melting point, compared to methyl stearate.
Potassium methyl siliconate can be made by reacting methyl trichlorosilane with potassium hydroxide. The reaction typically occurs in an organic solvent under controlled conditions to produce potassium methyl siliconate as a product. It is important to handle these chemicals with caution due to their reactivity and potential hazards.
Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MHEC) or Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHPC). This is a modified form of cellulose, which is naturally present in plants. When methyl groups and hydroxy groups are added to cellulose, the cellulose becomes easier to dissolve in water and from a gel.
The methyl group is -CH3.
The color is yellow.
The molecular formula for methyl butyrate, also known as methyl butanoate, is C5H10O2.
The "methyl" and "methylene" come from their chemical structures. Something that has "methyl" in its name contains a methyl group - CH3. A common chemical like this is methyl alcohol - CH3OH. The methylene group is CH2. The blue and violet? That's what color they are.
Methyl is a nonpolar molecule.
Methyl is electron donating.
Methyl orange is a polar compound.