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acylation

noun

Meaning

A chemical reaction that introduces an acyl group into a compound.

Examples

Friedel-Crafts acylation is a common method for attaching an acyl group to an aromatic ring.
The acylation of the amine resulted in a more stable amide product.

Synonyms: substitution, derivatization

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acylation (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæsɪˈleɪʃən/

Definition

A chemical reaction that introduces an acyl group into a compound.

Examples

Friedel-Crafts acylation is a common method for attaching an acyl group to an aromatic ring.
The acylation of the amine resulted in a more stable amide product.

How to Use acylation

acylation of (prepositional phrase): The chemical process applied to a specific substance. — "The acylation of alcohols produces esters."

Synonyms of acylation

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