Vinyl

A vinyl is an organic molecule containing a vinyl group:

H       R

 \\     /

  C = C

 /     \\                 

H       H

where R is any hydrocarbon.

The polymer polyvinyl chloride is frequently referred to as vinyl, and is made by polymerization of the monomer vinyl chloride (CH₂=CHCl).

See also:

• Vinyl record
• Plastic

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