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Alpha carbon
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
The first carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group
Synonyms
side chain
alkyl
headgroup
aryl
alkenal
allyl alcohol
arylhydrocarbon
aminal
carboxaldehyde
acetyl
carboxyalkyl
sidegroup
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