酰

xiān
先 + 酉
Frequency#4022

Definitions

xiān acid radical; -acyl (chemistry)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 先 represents the sound.

Semantic: 酉 Phonetic: 先

About

The character "酰" derives from its traditional form "醯", which is structured with the radical "酉", associated with fermented substances like vinegar, and the phonetic component "㐬". Originally denoting vinegar or acidic compounds in classical texts, the character's meaning narrowed over time to specifically represent the acyl functional group in modern chemical terminology. The simplified form "酰" maintains the "酉" radical but substitutes the phonetic element with "先", aligning with phonetic changes while preserving its conceptual link to acids through the radical.

Example Sentences Hide

酰基是常见的官能团。

Xiān jī shì chángjiàn de guānnéng tuán.

Acyl groups are common functional groups.

这种化合物含有酰基。

Zhè zhǒng huàhéwù hán yǒu xiān jī.

This compound contains an acyl group.

酰胺是一种有机化合物。

Xiān'àn shì yī zhǒng yǒujī huàhéwù.

Amide is a type of organic compound.

酰化反应常用于有机合成。

Xiān huà fǎnyìng cháng yòng yú yǒujī héchéng.

Acylation reactions are commonly used in organic synthesis.

乙酰基是酰基的一种。

Yǐxiān jī shì xiān jī de yī zhǒng.

Acetyl group is a type of acyl group.

在生物化学中，酰基辅酶A扮演关键角色。

Zài shēngwù huàxué zhōng, xiān jī fǔ méi A bànyǎn guānjiàn juésè.

In biochemistry, acyl-CoA plays a key role.

通过酰氯可以制备多种酰胺化合物。

Tōngguò xiān lǜ kěyǐ zhìbèi duō zhǒng xiān'àn huàhéwù.

Through acyl chlorides, various amide compounds can be prepared.

在药物设计中，酰基的引入往往能改善化合物的生物利用度。

Zài yàowù shèjì zhōng, xiān jī de yǐnrù wǎngwǎng néng gǎishàn huàhéwù de shēngwù lìyòng dù.

In drug design, the introduction of acyl groups often can improve the bioavailability of compounds.

Related Characters

Component: 先

选 洗 宪 诜 铣 跣 冼 筅 詵 銑 侁 兟 姺 駪

Component: 酉

配 酒 醒 酸 醉 酷 酬 醇 酿 酌 酶 醋 酱 酝

Example Words

乙酰 聚酰胺 酰胺