OLEFINIC

Etymology

Adjective

olefinic (comparative more olefinic, superlative most olefinic)

Characteristic of, or containing olefins.

Using adamantylidenylfulvene, a similar adduct, was obtained where the adamantyl group is positioned rigidly onto the molecular framework by virtue of the olefinic linkage originating from the fulvene.

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