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NALT Full

Preferred term

alkylation

Type

Topic

Definition

The covalent bonding of an alkyl group to an organic compound. It can occur by a simple addition reaction or by substitution of another functional group.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

chemical reactions

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

Friedel-Crafts alkylation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6495

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