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acylation, alkylation

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Example:Acylating or benzoylating agents can be used to modify the reactivity of organic molecules.

Definition:The process of adding an acyl group (-CO-), which can include benzoyl groups.

From acylation

Example:Benzoylating agents can act as alkylating agents in some chemical reactions.

Definition:The process of adding an alkyl group, which can indirectly involve benzoylation under certain circumstances.

From alkylation