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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Alkylation Alkylation The term 'Alkylation' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as '  A refining process for chemically combining isobutane with olefin hydrocarbons (e.g., propylene, butylene) through the control of temperature and pressure in the presence of anacid catalyst, usually sulfuric acid or hydrofluoric acid. The product alkylate, an isoparaffin, has high octane value and is blended with motor and aviation gasoline to improve the antiknock value of the fuel'. Previous 5 Terms: alkaline alkalinity Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) Alkali-silicate-silica reaction (ASSR) Alkylate Next 5 Terms: allantoid allegany hardwood forest type Allele All-electric home Allelopathy About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.