Alkylbenzene (Noun)
Meaning
Organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Alkylbenzene is an important intermediate in the production of detergents and other surfactants.
- Linear alkylbenzene sulfonates are commonly used as additives in cleaning products.
- The alkylbenzene was synthesized by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with an alkyl halide.
- Benzene can react with alkyl halides to form alkylbenzene compounds through a substitution reaction.
- Alkylbenzene sulfonates have been shown to have potential environmental impacts due to their slow biodegradation.