Heck reaction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Richard F. Heck, who with others received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for its discovery and development.
Meanings
- The reaction of an unsaturated halide (or triflate) with an alkene in the presence of a base and a palladium catalyst to form a substituted alkene.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heck reactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |