Associations to the word «Allyl»

Wiktionary

ALLYL, noun. (organic chemistry) An organic radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
ALLYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) The unsaturated aliphatic alcohol CH2=CH-CH2-OH
ALLYL CHLORIDE, noun. (organic compound) The chlorinated derivative of propene 3-chloropropene that is used in the manufacture of pesticides and pharmaceuticals etc
ALLYL ISOTHIOCYANATE, noun. (organic compound) A pungent compound, C3H5NCS, obtained from the seeds of black mustard, Brassica nigra or prepared synthetically; sometimes known as mustard oil; it is mildly toxic and is used as an animal repellent, etc.

Dictionary definition

ALLYL, noun. The univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley