Baylis-Hillman reaction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after chemists Anthony B. Baylis and Melville E. D. Hillman.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis-Hillman reactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |