Definition: Acylates are a class of molecules in which a nitrogen atom (N) and two carbon atoms (C) are bonded together by a carbon-carbon double bond. They are one example of an acyl group, which are groups of atoms that have a common carbon nucleus. The acylate is named after the organic compound acyl, meaning "carboxy", in Latin. Acylates are typically made up of three or more carbon atoms bonded to nitrogen, and they can contain other functional groups such as a hydroxyl group (OH) or an amino acid group (NH2). Acylates are used in the synthesis of many chemicals that have applications in medicine, chemistry, and engineering. They are also found in various organic compounds, including fatty acids, esters, and alcohols. For example, acyl acetate is a compound that contains one acyl group on each side of an acyl chain. It is used as a source for the production of methanol (CH3OH) and ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH). Similarly, acetic acid, which contains two acyl groups, is used as a solvent for many chemicals. The word 'acyl' comes from the Latin root meaning "carboxy." The specific term acylates or acyl group refers to any molecule that can form a carbon-carbon double bond with nitrogen.

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