Alkylation vs. Acylation

Alkylationnoun

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

Alkylation

Alkylation is the transfer of an alkyl group from one molecule to another. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion or a carbene (or their equivalents).

Acylationnoun

(organic chemistry) The process of adding an acyl group to a compound.

Acylationnoun

the process of introducing an acyl group into a compound

Acylation

In chemistry, acylation (or alkanoylation) is the process of adding an acyl group to a compound. The compound providing the acyl group is called the acylating agent.