The methyl group is the alkyl group with the chemical formula -CH3. The methyl group is sometimes abbreviated to -Me. The methyl group is derived from methane, CH4. The methyl group, along with other alkyl groups is a modifier of the behavior of the...

In chemistry, a methyl group is a hydrophobic alkyl functional group derived from methane (CH4). It has the formula -CH3 and is very often abbreviated as -Me in the structure of a molecule. This hydrocarbon unit can be found in many organic compounds....