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allyl group

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noun

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


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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.

From Science Daily May 2, 2024

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

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