alkenyl
|al-ke-nyl|
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/ˈæl.kəˌnɪl/
alkene-derived group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkenyl' originates from 'alkene', specifically the word 'alkene', where 'alk-' referred to 'alkane' and '-ene' indicated the presence of a double bond.
Historical Evolution
'alkene' transformed from the German word 'Alken', and eventually became the modern English word 'alkene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hydrocarbon with a double bond', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a group derived from an alkene by removal of a hydrogen atom.
The alkenyl group is a key component in many organic reactions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 08:51