allyl group

noun

Chemistry.

1. the univalent group C 3 H 5 , derived from propylene.

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.

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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.

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