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Barton reaction

Barton reaction noun: a photochemical reaction that involves the photolysis of an alkyl nitrite to form a δ-nitroso alcohol.

Noun

Barton reaction (plural Barton reactions)

  1. A photochemical reaction that involves the photolysis of an alkyl nitrite to form a δ-nitroso alcohol.

Forms of Barton reaction

pluralBarton reactions

Origin of Barton reaction

Named after Derek Barton.

Questions about Barton reaction

What does Barton reaction mean?
Barton reaction means a photochemical reaction that involves the photolysis of an alkyl nitrite to form a δ-nitroso alcohol.
What part of speech is Barton reaction?
Barton reaction is a noun.
What is the plural of Barton reaction?
The plural of Barton reaction is Barton reactions.

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