Vocabulary Entry

allylic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to a compound that contains an allyl group, which is a substituent derived from propylene.

Example Sentences

"The allylic position in the molecule is highly reactive."

"Chemists often study allylic compounds for their unique properties."

"We synthesized an allylic ester to facilitate the reaction."

noun

Example Sentences

"The reaction produced several allylic compounds."

"His research focused on the behavior of allylics in biochemical processes."

"Different allylics can exhibit varying reactivity in chemical reactions."