Bucherer reaction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the German chemist Hans Theodor Bucherer (1869–1949), who studied some properties of this reaction.
Meanings
- The reversible conversion of a naphthol to a naphthylamine in the presence of ammonia and sodium bisulfite, widely used in the synthesis of aminonaphthalenesulfonic acids that are dye precursors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucherer reactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |