(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

plural of alkyl

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

plural of alkylator

(organic chemistry) An alkylating agent, especially one that alkylates a nucleic acid

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

That has been modified by alkylation

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

simple past tense and past participle of alkylate