Allylic

/əˈlɪl.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

In chemistry, relating to or containing an allyl group—a carbon atom bonded to a double bond between two other carbons.

Etymology

From 'allyl' (from 'allyl alcohol,' combining 'all-' and Latin '-yl') + '-ic' suffix. This chemistry term describes a specific structural arrangement in organic molecules.

Kelly Says

Allylic compounds are so common that many food flavors and aromas come from allylic molecules—the smell of fresh garlic comes from allylic sulfur compounds that form when cells break!

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