Alkylenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000404",
  "term": "Alkylenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Divalent groups derived from alkanes by the removal of two hydrogen atoms from different carbon atoms, forming a diradical or a bridging unit. These groups are often encountered in polymer chemistry as repeating units in the backbone of macromolecules. For example, the methylene group (-CH2-) is a common alkylene unit.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkenes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1314 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/alkylenes/"
}