Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction noun: a chemical reaction used in organic chemistry of stabilized phosphonate carbanions with aldehydes (or ketones) to produce predominantly E-alkenes.
Noun
Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction (plural Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reactions)
- A chemical reaction used in organic chemistry of stabilized phosphonate carbanions with aldehydes (or ketones) to produce predominantly E-alkenes.
- Synonyms:
- Horner-Wittig reaction
Synonyms of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
Forms of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
| plural | Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reactions |
|---|---|
| alternative form | HWE reaction |
Origin of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
In 1958, Leopold Horner published a modified Wittig reaction using phosphonate-stabilized carbanions. William S. Wadsworth and William D. Emmons further defined the reaction.
Questions about Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
- What does Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction mean?
- Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction means a chemical reaction used in organic chemistry of stabilized phosphonate carbanions with aldehydes (or ketones) to produce predominantly E-alkenes.
- What part of speech is Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction?
- Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction is a noun.
- What is the plural of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction?
- The plural of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction is Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reactions.
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