Alkylate
Pronunciation: /ˈæɫˈkaɪɫˈeɪt/
Alkylate (verb)
- To attach an alkyl group to another molecule, changing its structure and often its properties.
- To modify a substance by adding an alkyl part, usually to improve stability or performance.
Examples
- The chemist alkylates the molecule to add an alkyl group.
- They alkylate the compound using a reagent for the alkyl group.