English Explanatory Dictionary

Lindlar catalyst

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes.

Word forms

Lindlar catalyst Lindlar catalysts

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Herbert Lindlar.

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