Baylis-Hillman reactions

A form of Baylis-Hillman reaction — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of Baylis-Hillman reaction
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