Definitions for oenanthyl
  • Oenanthyl (n.) - A hydrocarbon radical formerly supposed to exist in oenanthic acid, now known to be identical with heptyl.
  • Oenanthylate (n.) - A salt of /nanthylic acid; as, potassium oenanthylate.
  • Oenanthylic (a.) - Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, oenanthyl; specifically, designating an acid formerly supposed to be identical with the acid in oenanthic ether, but now known to be identical with heptoic acid.
  • Oenanthylous (a.) - Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid formerly supposed to be the acid of oenanthylic ether, but now known to be a mixture of higher acids, especially capric acid.
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