Etymology

Lindlar catalyst

Today it means: A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes. Full definition →

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The story

Named after its inventor, Herbert Lindlar.

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