carbonylation
/ˌkɑːrbənɪˈleɪʃən/
noun
- A chemical reaction that introduces a carbonyl group (C=O) into a molecule, often using carbon monoxide.
- The chemist explained how carbonylation can turn simple hydrocarbons into valuable compounds.
- Many pharmaceuticals are made using carbonylation reactions in their synthesis.
- Carbonylation is a key step in the industrial production of acetic acid.