Meanings
nounAppel reaction (plural Appel reactions)
plural Appel reactions
- chemistryAn organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.
Origin
Named for Rolf Appel, a chemist who developed this reaction.
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