alkynyl (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ælˈkaɪnəl/
Definition
Relating to or containing a functional group with a carbon-carbon triple bond, typically at the end of a carbon chain.
Examples
The reaction involved the addition of an alkynyl nucleophile.
Researchers are studying the properties of alkynyl polymers.
How to Use alkynyl
- alkynyl group (collocation)
- A specific functional group in organic chemistry characterized by a carbon-carbon triple bond. — "The organic chemist identified the alkynyl group in the newly synthesized compound."
- alkynyl chain (collocation)
- A sequence of carbon atoms in a molecule where at least one carbon-carbon triple bond is present. — "The molecule featured a long alkynyl chain, contributing to its rigidity."
- alkynyl substituent (collocation)
- An atom or group of atoms attached to a molecule, containing a carbon-carbon triple bond. — "The alkynyl substituent significantly altered the electronic properties of the parent molecule."
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