Methyl radical (original) (raw)

Methyl (also systematically named trihydridocarbon) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH•3 (also written as [CH3]•). It is a metastable colourless gas, which is mainly produced in situ as a precursor to other hydrocarbons in the petroleum cracking industry. It can act as either a strong oxidant or a strong reductant, and is quite corrosive to metals.