Lindlar catalyst en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its inventor, Herbert Lindlar.
Meanings
- A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindlar catalysts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |