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to alkylate

9.8

To add a small carbon chain to a molecule to change its properties

verb
/ˈæl.kɪ.leɪt/

Specialized

: alquilar

Those two we can alkylate, that is, put the R group on glutaconic acid in several ways.

Examples

To enhance the reaction, it is crucial to alkylate the starting materials before proceeding.
They are alkylated lead compounds, polycyclic organic matter, hexachlorobenzene, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxins, and 2,3,7,

Academic text (2001)
As you know, the reason Currently we alkylating agents severe hair loss, above-average risk of infection and severe weight loss.

The Cure (2014)
Chemists often use appropriate agents to alkylate various organic compounds in the lab.
Researchers designed methods to alkylate enzymes, improving their stability in various conditions.

Surface Forms

alkylate infinitive

alkylated past

alkylated past participle

alkylating present participle

alkylates third person singular

Morphology

alkylate = alkyl (semi-transparent) = alkyl + ate

The word is compositionally built from the technical base 'alkyl' plus the verbalizing suffix '-ate', but the chemistry term is specialized and not easily inferable for most learners.

Etymology

Alkylate comes from the parts alkyl and -ate, so to alkylate is 'to add' an alkyl group to a molecule, like attaching a small carbon 'tail' to change how the molecule works. That's why chemists say they alkylate a compound when they want to change its properties.