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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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