1. A chemical radical or group (C₃H₇CO−) derived from butyric acid, used in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Usage: chemistry; technical

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

Examples

• Butyryl-CoA is an important intermediate in fatty acid metabolism.
• The butyryl group is commonly found in acetylcholine and other biological molecules.
• Researchers synthesized a butyryl derivative to test its pharmaceutical properties.
• Butyryl transferase catalyzes the addition of the butyryl group to substrate molecules.