Friedel-Crafts reactions

Friedel-Crafts reactions are chemical processes used to attach new groups, like rings or chains, to aromatic compounds such as benzene. Using a catalyst like aluminum chloride, the reaction allows a molecule to insert itself into the aromatic ring, creating a new, more complex molecule. These reactions are important in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics, as they enable chemists to modify aromatic compounds efficiently and selectively for various industrial applications.