as modifierOf or denoting an alkyl radical —C₇H₁₅, derived from heptane.
〔化〕（源于庚烷）烷基（-Co7H15）的
Example sentencesExamples
He knows the optimal amount of trans-2-hexenal that will enhance a sweet's apple flavouring - and that, by reformulating the recipe with added heptyl acetate, he can turn apple into pear.
Definition of heptyl in US English:
heptyl
nounˈheptəl
Chemistry
as modifierOf or denoting an alkyl radical —Co₇H₁₅, derived from heptane.
〔化〕（源于庚烷）烷基（-Co7H15）的
Example sentencesExamples
He knows the optimal amount of trans-2-hexenal that will enhance a sweet's apple flavouring - and that, by reformulating the recipe with added heptyl acetate, he can turn apple into pear.