Alkenylation

Pronunciation: /ˈæɫˈkɛnˈwaɪˈɫætˈaɪˌɑn/

Alkenylation (noun)

  1. A chemical reaction that attaches an alkenyl group to another molecule.

Examples

  • Alkenylation adds an alkenyl group to the substrate.
  • The chemist performs alkenylation to add an alkenyl group.