(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.

plural of alkylation

That has been modified by alkylation

simple past tense and past participle of alkylate

(organic chemistry) Describing a rearrangement reaction that forms an alkyl group

plural of alkyl

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alkylate

present participle of alkylate

(organic chemistry) To add one or more alkyl groups to a compound, especially by reacting with an alkylating agent

(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.