OBO ID: CHEBI:51087
Term Name: protecting group Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • groupe protecteur
  • protective group
  • Schutzgruppe
  • Schutzgruppen
Definition: A group that is introduced into a molecule by chemical modification of a functional group in order to obtain chemoselectivity in a subsequent chemical reaction.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available