allyl /al·lyl/ (al´il) a univalent radical, —CH2dbondCHCH2.
al·lyl ( l  l)n. The univalent, unsaturated organic radical C3H5. |
allyl
a univalent organic group previously used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
allyl alcohol
a potent cause of hepatic necrosis. Metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase to acrolein, the hepatoxin.
allyl formate
has the same effect as allyl alcohol.
allyl isothiocyanate
used as a counterirritant and in the manufacture of war gases. Called also volatile oil of mustard. Occurs naturally in members of the plant family Cruciferae which cause acute indigestion in cattle.
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