1. A hydrocarbon radical or group derived from butane, with the formula C₄H₉, used in organic chemistry and industrial applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical

1. Of, relating to, or containing the butyl group or radical.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Butyl rubber is used in tire manufacturing and sealants.
• The chemist synthesized a butyl ester for the experiment.
• Butyl acetate is a common solvent in paints and coatings.
• The compound contains a butyl group attached to the main carbon chain.
• Butyl alcohol is used as a solvent in various industrial processes.