vinylation

noun

vi·​nyl·​a·​tion

plural -s

: the introduction of the vinyl radical into a compound usually by catalytic addition of the compound to acetylene

vinylation of alcohols yields vinyl ethers

Word History

Etymology

vinyl + -ation

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