allyl

[ al-il ]

adjective

1. containing the allyl group.

noun

1. the allyl group.

allyl

/ ˈælɪl; ˈælaɪl /

noun

1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 2 :CHCH 2 ^–

   allyl group or radical

   allyl resin

allyl

/ ăl′əl /

1. The unsaturated radical C 3 H 5 , derived from propene.

Word History and Origins

Origin of allyl¹

1850–55; < Latin all ( ium ) garlic + -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of allyl¹

C19: from Latin allium garlic + -yl ; first distinguished in a compound isolated from garlic

Example Sentences

In this way, they succeeded in creating the complex ring structure of the molecule, as well as inserting a chemical building block called an allyl group, made up of three carbon atoms.

From Science Daily

Researchers say the benefits may be attributed to capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanates, phytochemicals that give the mustard its characteristic flavor.

From Time

These are rich in alliums and allyl sulphur compounds.

From BBC

The key is allyl isothiocyanate, the compound in wasabi that gives out its distinctive smell and can be detected even during sleep.

From Washington Post

This oil is a compound of sulphur, carbon, and hydrogen, and is called sulphide of allyl, because of its origin in the allium tribe.

From Project Gutenberg