Appel reaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.

Word forms

Appel reaction Appel reactions

Etymology

Named for Rolf Appel, a chemist who developed this reaction.

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