Vinyl group functional group
Vinyl group functional group (CH₂=CH–): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Vinyl group functional group has the general structure CH₂=CH–. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: CH₂=CH–
- IUPAC prefix: vinyl- / ethenyl-
- Example: Vinyl chloride