Michaelis-Arbuzov reaction

noun

The chemical reaction of a trivalent phosphorus ester with an alkyl halide to form a pentavalent phosphorus species and another alkyl halide.

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noun
  1. chemistryThe chemical reaction of a trivalent phosphorus ester with an alkyl halide to form a pentavalent phosphorus species and another alkyl halide.

    Synonyms: Arbuzov reaction

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe chemical reaction of a trivalent phosphorus ester with an alkyl halide to form a pentavalent phosphorus species and another alkyl halide.

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Arbuzov reaction
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arbuzov reaction

Origin

Named after August Michaelis and Aleksandr Arbuzov.

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Michaelis-Arbuzov reaction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michaelis-Arbuzov%20reaction

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