Stetter reaction

noun

A process used to form carbon-carbon bonds through a 1,4-addition reaction utilizing a nucleophilic catalyst.

Meanings

nounStetter reaction (plural Stetter reactions)

plural Stetter reactions

  1. chemistryA process used to form carbon-carbon bonds through a 1,4-addition reaction utilizing a nucleophilic catalyst.
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