Wittig reaction en · NOUN
Etymology
The Wittig reaction was discovered in 1954 by Georg Wittig.
Meanings
- A chemical reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a triphenyl phosphonium ylide to give an alkene and triphenylphosphine oxide.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wittig reactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |