allylation

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noun

Any reaction that introduces an allyl group.

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Meanings

nounallylation (plural allylations)

plural allylations

  1. chemistryAny reaction that introduces an allyl group.

Origin

From allyl + -ation.

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Translations

Portuguese alilação
  • alilaçãoany reaction that introduces an allyl group
Cite this entry
APA

allylation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allylation

MLA

“allylation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allylation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “allylation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allylation.

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