(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₈H₁₇, formally derived from octane by the loss of a hydrogen atom

plural of octyl

(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing octyl.

modification by addition of an octyl group

(organic chemistry) Modified by addition of an octyl group

plural of octylation

(organic chemistry) The ester of octanol and gallic acid, used as a food additive.

(chemistry) A compound used as a preservative.

(organic chemistry) A glycoside of glucose and octanol, used as a specialist surfactant

(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric amines derived from an octane, but especially the primary amine CH₃(CH₂)₇NH₂