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
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.
