pivaloyloxymethyl
English
Noun
pivaloyloxymethyl (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A protecting group, (CH3)3C-CO-O-CH2, used in organic synthesis and to produce prodrugs.
Synonyms
Derived terms
- pivoxil, pivoxyl
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