The cis form of the divalent radical —CO·CH:CH·CO— derived from maleic acid, which is isomeric with fumaroyl. Usually attributive or as a formative element in chemical names.
Origin
1950s; earliest use found in Chemical Abstracts. From male- + -oyl.
Definition of maleoyl in US English:
maleoyl
nounˈmalɪəʊɪl
Chemistry
The cis form of the divalent radical —CO·CH:CH·CO— derived from maleic acid, which is isomeric with fumaroyl. Usually attributive or as a formative element in chemical names.
Origin
1950s; earliest use found in Chemical Abstracts. From male- + -oyl.