Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat a substance with acyl chloride, typically resulting in an ester.

“The chemist acylated the alcohol to produce the desired compound.”

2. noun

a compound derived from acylation, typically an ester or a derivative of an acid.

“The acylates in the reaction mixture were analyzed to determine their properties.”

3. verb (transitive)

to convert or treat a substance with acyl chloride, typically resulting in an ester.

“The researcher acylated the compound to study its effects on the organism.”