Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Allylic position:
In a
molecule
, the position next to an
alkene
.
The allylic positions are labeled with asterisks.
Allyl
chloride
.
Related terms:
Allyl group
,
benzylic position
,
propargylic position
,
vinylic position
,
alkene
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