Preferred Label : allylic groups;
IUPAC definition : The group CH sub 2 /sub CHCH sub 2 /sub (allyl) and derivatives formed by substitution.
The term 'allylic position' or 'allylic site' refers to the saturated carbon atom.
A group, such as –OH, attached at an allylic site is sometimes described as 'allylic'.;
Origin ID : A00245;
See also
The group CH sub 2 /sub CHCH sub 2 /sub (allyl) and derivatives formed by substitution.
The term 'allylic position' or 'allylic site' refers to the saturated carbon atom.
A group, such as –OH, attached at an allylic site is sometimes described as 'allylic'.
