Alkylating

Pronunciation: /ˈæɫˈkaɪɫˈeɪt/

Alkylating (verb)

  1. To attach an alkyl group to another molecule, changing its structure and often its properties.
  2. 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.