acetylation
n. introduction of acetyl groups into a compound (Chemistry) | ||||
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Acetylation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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acetylation
Noun
1. the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; "the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin"
(hypernym) acylation
(derivation) acetylate, acetylize, acetylise
Noun
1. the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; "the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin"
(hypernym) acylation
(derivation) acetylate, acetylize, acetylise
Acetylation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Acetylation
Acetylation (or in IUPAC nomenclature ethanoylation) describes a reaction that introduces an acetyl functional group into an organic compound. Deacetylation is the removal of the acetyl group.
Moreover, it is that process of introducing an acetyl group (resulting in an acetoxy group) into a compound, specifically, the substitution of an acetyl group for an active hydrogen atom. A reaction involving the replacement of the hydrogen atom of a hydroxyl group with an acetyl group (CH3 CO) yields a specific ester, the acetate. Acetic anhydride is commonly used as an acetylating agent reacting with free hydroxyl groups. For example, it is used in the synthesis of Aspirin.
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