noun

• Of or denoting the alkyl radical —CH₃, derived from methane and present in many organic compounds.

  ‘methyl bromide’

  More example sentences

  • ‘For example, the derived alkyl group from methane is the methyl group.’
  • ‘Currently, the largest volume organic bromine product is methyl bromide, a fumigant.’
  • ‘The boat was carrying 6000 metric tons of styrene, isopropyl and methyl ethyl ketone.’
  • ‘But methyl bromide and methyl chloride, unlike the CFCs in halides have both human and natural sources.’
  • ‘Another preparation method involves acid hydrolysis of methyl formate.’