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Sonogashira coupling

Sonogashira coupling noun: a crosscoupling reaction used in organic synthesis to form carbon–carbon bonds. It employs a palladium catalyst as well as copper co-catalyst to form a carbon–carbon bond between a terminal alkyne and an aryl or vinyl halide.

Noun

Sonogashira coupling (countable and uncountable, plural Sonogashira couplings)

  1. A crosscoupling reaction used in organic synthesis to form carbon–carbon bonds. It employs a palladium catalyst as well as copper co-catalyst to form a carbon–carbon bond between a terminal alkyne and an aryl or vinyl halide.

Synonyms of Sonogashira coupling

Forms of Sonogashira coupling

pluralSonogashira couplings

Origin of Sonogashira coupling

Named after the inventor, Japanese chemist Kenkichi Sonogashira.

Questions about Sonogashira coupling

What does Sonogashira coupling mean?
Sonogashira coupling means a crosscoupling reaction used in organic synthesis to form carbon–carbon bonds. It employs a palladium catalyst as well as copper co-catalyst to form a carbon–carbon bond between a terminal alkyne and an aryl or vinyl halide.
What part of speech is Sonogashira coupling?
Sonogashira coupling is a noun.
What is the plural of Sonogashira coupling?
The plural of Sonogashira coupling is Sonogashira couplings.

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