vinylogous

English

Etymology

Blend of vinyl +‎ homologous

Adjective

vinylogous (not comparable)

1. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to or containing a vinyl group, specifically used to describe functional groups in which the standard moieties of the group are separated by a carbon–carbon double bond.

   Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich

   Bulky electron-withdrawing groups can cause the vinylogous portion of the vinylcarbenoid to become the active electrophilic site, but usually the use of nonpolar solvents can minimize this type of reactivity.

2. (organic chemistry) Describing a homologue of a vinyl compound

Derived terms

• vinylog, vinylogue
• vinylogy