Hydrogenated

Definition

In the context of organic chemistry, hydrogenation refers to the chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen (H2) to an organic compound, typically in the presence of a catalyst. This process usually converts unsaturated bonds to saturated ones, making oils more solid at room temperature.

Related terms

Unsaturated Compound: An organic molecule that contains double or triple carbon-carbon bonds, which can react with hydrogen to become saturated.

Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, often used in hydrogenation to speed up the addition of hydrogen.

Saturated Compound: An organic molecule that contains only single carbon-carbon bonds, resulting from full saturation with hydrogen atoms