alkylation

Alkylation is a chemical process where an alkyl group (a type of carbon-based piece) is added to a molecule. In refinery or chemistry settings, it often involves attaching an alkyl group to another compound to change its properties, such as increasing the octane number of gasoline. This process typically uses catalysts and specific conditions to facilitate the reaction. Alkylation improves fuel quality and can produce specialized chemicals, making it an important step in producing high-quality gasoline and other products in the chemical industry.