Methine group

A methine group or methine bridge is a functional group . It consists of a carbon bound by one double bond and 2 single bonds, where one of the single bonds is to a hydrogen.

Chains of methine groups can form conjugated systems in polyenes. Polyacetylene is a polymer made out of methine groups.

 See also 
Other single hydrocarbon groups:
 Methyl group 
 Methylene bridge 
 Methylidene group 

Category:Organic chemistry