dealkylationn.
/diːˌalkɪˈleɪʃən/ Chemistry.
The removal of an alkyl group or groups.
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1921 Chem. Abstr. 15 865 Toluene is produced from xylene by the action of H..in the presence of Fe2O3 as a catalyst. Other similar dealkylations may be effected by the same method.
1946 Nature 30 Nov. 800/1 A broad programme on alkylation and dealkylation.
Derivatives
deˈalkylate v. (transitive) .
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1937 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. 59 1418 Di-t-butylbenzene is dealkylated in the presence of phosphoric acid and benzene.
deˈalkylated adj.
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1968 S. Patai Chem. Amino Group vi. 332 The formation of the major products—dealkylated amine and formaldehyde.
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