RCOOCH2CHCH2
RCOOCH2CHCH2, also known as allyl ester, is a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of an allyl group (-CH2CH=CH2) esterified to a carboxylic acid. The general formula RCOOCH2CHCH2 signifies that the acyl group (RCOO-) is bonded to the allyl alcohol moiety. These compounds contain a carbon-carbon double bond within the allyl group, which imparts specific chemical reactivity.
The double bond in the allyl ester allows for various addition reactions, such as polymerization, halogenation,
Due to the reactive double bond, allyl esters find applications as monomers in the production of polymers