xyloyl

English

Etymology

xylo- +‎ -yl

Noun

xyloyl (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) A radical, (CH₃)₂.C₆H₃, derived from xylic acid, used in cosmetics and perfumes.
   • 1935, Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, page 211:

     […] which comprises extractively treating the oil with a solvent selected from the group consisting of benzoyl, toluyl and xyloyl furan […]