Baylis-Hillman reaction

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounBaylis-Hillman reaction (plural Baylis-Hillman reactions)

plural Baylis-Hillman reactions

  1. chemistryA 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.

Origin

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

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