Term Name: | acetyl group |
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Synonyms: | -C(O)CH3, 1-oxoethanido, Ac, acetal group, aceto-, acetyl, ACETYL GROUP, acetyl residue, CH3-CO-, ethanoyl |
Definition: | A group, formally derived from acetic acid by dehydroxylation, which is fundamental to the biochemistry of all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:40574] ( EBI ) |