Etymology

Baylis-Hillman reaction

Today it means: A carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction between an activated alkene and a carbon electrophile in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, such as a tertiary amine or phosphine. Full definition →

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The story

Named after chemists Anthony B. Baylis and Melville E. D. Hillman.

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