allyl

American  

[al-il] / ˈæl ɪl /

adjective

1. containing the allyl group.

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noun

1. the allyl group.

allyl British  

/ ˈælɪl, ˈælaɪl /

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 2 :CHCH 2 ^–

   allyl group or radical

   allyl resin

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allyl Scientific  

/ ăl′əl /

1. The unsaturated radical C ₃ H ₅, derived from propene.

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Etymology

Origin of allyl

1850–55; < Latin all ( ium ) garlic + -yl

Example Sentences

In this way, they succeeded in creating the complex ring structure of the molecule, as well as inserting a chemical building block called an allyl group, made up of three carbon atoms.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

An allyl group is a useful component in the synthesis of various organic substances, as it serves as a reaction partner during the construction of the desired structure.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

The condiment’s sinus-burning kick comes from a chemical compound called allyl isothiocyanate, or AITC, that actively damages proteins within cells.

From New York Times • May 30, 2019

The key is allyl isothiocyanate, the compound in wasabi that gives out its distinctive smell and can be detected even during sleep.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2011

Hydrolysis with baryta, or decomposition by the ferment myrosin, gives glucose, allyl mustard oil and potassium bisulphate.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various