Alkylation

Name:
Alkylation
Detailed information:
(1) The introduction of an alkyl radical into an organic molecule. This was one of the early chemical processes used in Germany to furnish intermediates for improved dyes, e.g., dimethylaniline. Other alkylation products are cumene, dodecylbenzene, ethylbenzene, and nonylphenol. (2) A process whereby a high-octane blending component for gasolines is derived from catalytic combination of an isoparaffin and an olefin.See Alkylate; Neohexane.