acylating

/ˈeɪsɪleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Capable of or used for introducing an acyl group into a compound.
    • The acylating reagent must be handled with care.
    • They used an acylating catalyst to speed up the reaction.
    • Acylating agents are important in pharmaceutical chemistry.
noun
  1. The process or act of introducing an acyl group into a compound.
    • The acylating of the molecule changed its properties.
    • Acylating is a common step in organic synthesis.
    • Careful control of temperature is needed during acylating.
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