acylates
/ˈeɪsɪleɪts/
verb
- 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
- 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.