alkylation

alkylation Definition

al·kyla·tion (al′kə lā′s̸hən)

noun

the introduction of the alkyl group into hydrocarbons, esp. in petroleum-refining processes for producing high-octane hydrocarbons

alkylation Related Forms

al′·kyl·ate′ (-lāt′) noun, transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

alkylation Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

asymmetric: Scheme 2. Catalysts with multiple stereogenic centers for asymmetric alkylation.

Modifies a noun

reaction: Conventional dye technology uses reactive linking agents to attach suitable dyes to a given substrate, usually by an alkylation reaction.

Noun used with modifier

DNA: Many chemotherapy treatments employ DNA alkylation as a means of destroying cancerous cells.

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