allylic
|al-lyl-ic|
C1
/əˈlɪlɪk/
related to allyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allylic' originates from the word 'allyl', which is derived from the Latin word 'allium', meaning 'garlic'.
Historical Evolution
'allyl' was adopted into English from the Latin 'allium', and 'allylic' was later formed to describe characteristics related to the allyl group.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the garlic-like smell of allyl compounds, but now it describes the chemical structure related to the allyl group.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an allyl group, which is a functional group with the formula C3H5.
The allylic position in the molecule is highly reactive.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/27 01:51