Propenyl

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In

allyl
compounds, which have the formula CH2-CH=CH2.

The three common precursors to lignin are derivatives of propenylbenzene: paracoumaryl alcohol (1), coniferyl alcohol (2) and sinapyl alcohol (3).

Chemicals with 1-propenyl groups

Many phenylpropanoids and their derivatives feature derivatives of propenylbenzene:

Chemicals with 2-propenyl groups

p-Isopropenylphenol features a 2-propenyl derivative of phenol
.

Isopropenyl acetate is a 2-propenyl ester, synthesizable from ketene.

Several terpenes feature 2-propenyl substituents:

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