English Explanatory Dictionary

Michael reaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The nucleophilic addition of a carbanion or another nucleophile to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.

Word forms

Michael reaction Michael reactions

Etymology

Introduced by Arthur Michael.

Synonyms

Michael addition

Related words

Michael donor Michael acceptor

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