OBO ID: CHEBI:40574

Term Name:	acetyl group		Search Ontology:
Synonyms:	-C(O)CH3 1-oxoethanido Ac acetal group aceto- acetyl ACETYL GROUP acetyl residue CH3-CO- ethanoyl
Definition:	A group, formally derived from acetic acid by dehydroxylation, which is fundamental to the biochemistry of all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
References:	PDBeChem:ACE PMID:18795239
Ontology:	Chebi