Allyl group

Definition

An allyl group is a functional group with the structure H2C=CH-CH2-. It is derived from propylene by removing a hydrogen atom from the methylene group.

Related terms

Alkene:

An alkene is a hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond, providing sites for chemical reactivity.

Functional Group:

A functional group is an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that gives the molecule its characteristic chemical reactions.

Propylene:

Propylene (or propene) is a colorless gas with the formula C3H6, consisting of three carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms, and contains one double bond, making it an alkene