Birch reduction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for Arthur Birch, a chemist who developed this reaction.
Meanings
- An organic reaction in which an aromatic ring is reduced to a 1,4-cyclohexadiene with an alkali metal (e.g. sodium) in liquid ammonia in the presence of an alcohol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch reductions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |