AlCl3-assisted

Definition

In the context of organic chemistry, particularly in the Friedel–Crafts reaction, AlCl3-assisted refers to the role of aluminum chloride (AlCl3) as a catalyst that facilitates the alkylation or acylation of aromatic rings. This process enhances the reactivity of an aromatic compound, allowing it to form new bonds with alkyl or acyl groups.

Related terms

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution: A reaction mechanism where an electrophile replaces a hydrogen atom on an aromatic ring.

Alkylation: The process of adding an alkyl group to a molecule, such as when attaching an alkyl group to an aromatic ring in the presence of AlCl3.

Acylation: The addition of an acyl group to another molecule, often facilitated by catalysts like AlCl3 in Friedel–Crafts acylation reactions