allylic
Adjective
Meaning
of or pertaining to the allyl radical
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Examples
Free radical reactions When placed in benzylic or allylic positions, the strength of the C-H bond is decreased, and the reactivity of the methyl group increases.
The rubber precursor is isopentenyl pyrophosphate (an allylic compound), which elongates by Mg 2+ -dependent condensation by the action of rubber transferase.