noun
- Plural of acylation; chemical reactions in which an acyl group is introduced into a molecule, commonly used in organic synthesis.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The acylations of aromatic compounds are important reactions in pharmaceutical synthesis.
- Multiple acylations can be performed sequentially to create complex molecules.
- Friedel-Crafts acylations are commonly taught in organic chemistry courses.
- The researcher studied various acylations to improve the yield of the desired product.