Methyl group

In chemistry a methyl-group is a hydrophobic Alkyl functional group which is derived from methane (CH₄). It has the formula

-CH₃

It is very often abbreviated:

-Me

This hydrocarbon unit can be found in many organic compounds, like biodiesel (methyl ester).

See also

• Methylation

See also: Methyl group, Alkyl, Biodiesel, Carbon, Chemistry, Functional group, Hydrocarbon, Hydrogen, Hydrophobic, Methane