noun
- a chemical process in which a butyl group is introduced into a molecule or compound
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The butylation of the polymer improved its water resistance.
- Researchers used butylation to modify the surface properties of the material.
- The butylation reaction required careful temperature control.
- Industrial applications of butylation include the production of specialty chemicals.
- The degree of butylation affects the final product's performance characteristics.