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Alkyl groups that contain one ring have the formula −C n H 2n−1, e.g. cyclopropyl and cyclohexyl. The formula of alkyl radicals are the same as alkyl groups, except the free valence "−" is replaced by the dot "•" and adding "radical" to the name of the alkyl group (e.g. methyl radical •CH 3).
A site adjacent to the unsaturated carbon atom is called the allylic position or allylic site. A group attached at this site is sometimes described as allylic. Thus, CH 2 =CHCH 2 OH "has an allylic hydroxyl group". Allylic C−H bonds are about 15% weaker than the C−H bonds in ordinary sp 3 carbon centers and are thus more reactive.
Alkylbenzene isomers can be differentiated by observing the position of alkyl substituents on the benzene ring using chemical ionization-proton exchange mass spectrometry. Conventional GC-MS yields limited results because the isomers have identical molecular weight and substituents.
Alkyl nitrites were initially, and largely still are, used as medications and chemical reagents, a practice which began in the late 19th century. In their use as medicine, they are often inhaled for relief of angina and other heart-related symptoms of disease. However, when referred to as "poppers", alkyl nitrites represent recreational drugs.
A 1,2-rearrangement or 1,2-migration or 1,2-shift or Whitmore 1,2-shift [1] is an organic reaction where a substituent moves from one atom to another atom in a chemical compound.
In allyl compounds, where the next carbon is saturated but substituted once, allylic rearrangement and related reactions are observed. Allyl Grignard reagents (organomagnesiums) can attack with the vinyl end first. If next to an electron-withdrawing group, conjugate addition (Michael addition) can occur.
Several synthesis routes exist, [3] the most common being the reaction between alkyl halides and alkali thiocyanate in aqueous media. [4] Illustrative is the preparation of isopropyl thiocyanate by treatment of isopropyl bromide with sodium thiocyanate in boiling ethanol. [5]
Alkyl group (e.g., methyl group, ethyl group) Alkenyl group (e.g., vinyl group, allyl group) Alkynyl group (propargyl group) Benzyloxycarbonyl group (Cbz) tert-butoxycarbonyl group (Boc) Carboxyl group