acylates

/ˈeɪsɪleɪts/
verb
  1. Third person singular form of acylate: introduces an acyl group into a chemical compound.
    • The catalyst acylates the aromatic ring efficiently.
    • The enzyme acylates the substrate during the reaction.
    • This reagent acylates alcohols to form esters.
noun
  1. Plural of acylate: chemical compounds that contain an acyl group.
    • These acylates react readily with amines.
    • Many acylates are used as intermediates in organic synthesis.
    • The lab stored various acylates in sealed containers.
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