Noun
dealkylation (plural dealkylations)
(organic chemistry) The removal of alkyl groups from a compound
Dealkylation of alkylpyridines Pyridine can be prepared by dealkylation of alkylated pyridines, which are obtained as byproducts in the syntheses of other pyridines. Source: Internet
Dealkylation pathways are primarily mediated by CYP 3A4 while aromatic oxidation involves multiple and/or unidentified CYP isoforms. Source: Internet