plural of Horner-Wittig reaction

Synonym of Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction

(chemistry) A palladium-catalysed substitution reaction involving a substrate that contains a leaving group in an allylic position. The palladium catalyst first coordinates with the allyl group and then undergoes oxidative addition, forming the π-allyl complex. This allyl complex can then be attacked by a nucleophile, resulting in the substituted product.

plural of Tsuji-Trost reaction

plural of Friedel-Crafts reaction

plural of alcohol flush reaction

The development of erythematous blotches, usually on the face, neck and shoulders, after consuming alcohol, as a result of acetaldehyde accumulation.

plural of Barton-Zard reaction

(chemistry) A route to pyrrole derivatives via the reaction of a nitroalkene with an α-isocyanoacetate under basic conditions.

(military, psychiatry) Acute behavioral disorganization as a direct result of the trauma of war.