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allyl chloride

noun

Definition of allyl chloride

: a volatile pungent toxic flammable liquid CH2=CHCH2Cl made by high-temperature chlorination of propylene and used chiefly in making glycerol and allyl derivatives (as allyl alcohol and allyl resins)

First Known Use of allyl chloride

1863, in the meaning defined above

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