# phytanoyl

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A univalent radical formally derived from phytanic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group

## Etymology
From phytane + -oyl.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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