allyl group

noun Chemistry.

the univalent group C3H5, derived from propylene.

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Nearby words

ally, allyl, allyl alcohol, allyl caproate, allyl chloride, allyl group, allyl mercaptan, allyl resin, allyl sulfide, allyl sulphide, allylic

Also called allyl radical.

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