allylation

/ˌæliːleɪˈfeɪʃən/; /ˌælɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of introducing an allyl group into a compound, especially in organic chemistry.

“The chemist studied the allylation reaction to create a new compound.”

Synonyms

  • allyl addition
  • allyl transfer

Antonyms

  • deallylation