What is methylation and acetylation?
Asked by aarohi kc | 1st Apr, 2011, 02:36: AM
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Methylation is the addition of a methyl group to a substrate or the substitution of an atom or group by a methyl group.
Similarly, acetylation is a process which introduces an acetyl functional group into achemical compound. (Deacetylation is the removal of the acetyl group.).
A reaction involving the replacement of the hydrogen atom of an hydroxyl group with an acetyl radical (CH3CO) to yield a specific ester, the acetate. Acetic anhydride is commonly used as an acetylating agent reacting with free hydroxyl groups.
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Dear Student
Methylation is the addition of a methyl group to a substrate or the substitution of an atom or group by a methyl group.
Similarly, acetylation is a process which introduces an acetyl functional group into achemical compound. (Deacetylation is the removal of the acetyl group.).
A reaction involving the replacement of the hydrogen atom of an hydroxyl group with an acetyl radical (CH3CO) to yield a specific ester, the acetate. Acetic anhydride is commonly used as an acetylating agent reacting with free hydroxyl groups.
We hope that clarifies your query.
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Answered by | 3rd Apr, 2011, 05:24: PM
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