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alkylation

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alkylation

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Understand the process of moving an alkyl group from one molecule to another. This process is used in oil refining to alkylate isobutanes, producing premium blending agents for fuel.

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alkylate isobutanes, alkylation of isobutanes

alkylation

alkylation process

isobutane alkylation

premium blending agent production

process of alkylation

produce premium blending agents

producing premium blending agents

production of premium blending agents

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)