Meanings
nounRitter reaction (plural Ritter reactions)
plural Ritter reactions
- chemistryThe electrophilic alkylation of a nitrile to form an amide
Origin
For American chemist John J Ritter
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Ritter reaction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ritter%20reaction
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