Sonogashira coupling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

Sonogashira coupling Sonogashira couplings

Etymology

Named after the inventor, Japanese chemist Kenkichi Sonogashira.

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