cisolefine

Cisolefine is a term used in organic chemistry to describe a type of alkene, which is a hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond. The term "cis" refers to the spatial arrangement of the substituents around the double bond. In a cisolefine, the substituents are on the same side of the double bond, as opposed to transolefines, where the substituents are on opposite sides. This cis configuration can have significant effects on the molecule's properties, such as its reactivity and stereochemistry. Cisolefines are important in various chemical reactions and are often used in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds. They are also found in natural products and are studied for their potential applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science. The cis configuration can be determined using spectroscopic techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy.