allylic (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈlɪlɪk/
Definition
Relating to or derived from the allyl group, specifically describing a carbon atom or functional group attached to a carbon atom that is adjacent to a double bond.
Examples
The reaction proceeded via an allylic carbocation intermediate.
Allylic oxidation is a common method for introducing oxygen functional groups into unsaturated hydrocarbons.
How to Use allylic
- allylic position (collocation)
- the specific carbon atom adjacent to a double bond — "The allylic position is highly susceptible to radical substitution."
- allylic rearrangement (collocation)
- a chemical reaction where a group shifts from one allylic carbon to another — "The product mixture suggests that an allylic rearrangement occurred during the synthesis."
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