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Allylation vs Alkylation - What's the difference?

allylation | alkylation |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between allylation and alkylation

is that allylation is any reaction that introduces an allyl group while alkylation is any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.

allylation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces an allyl group
  • alkylation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.