Monotal vs. Methyl

Monotalnoun

The methylglycolate of guaiacol; once used as an analgesic

Methylnoun

(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

Methylnoun

A univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, not existing alone but regarded as an essential residue of methane, and appearing as a component part of many derivatives; as, methyl alcohol, methyl ether, methyl amine, etc.

Methylnoun

the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane