xyloyl

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English

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Etymology

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From xylo- +‎ -yl.

Noun

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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 []