Baylis-Hillman reaction

English

Etymology

Named after chemists Anthony B. Baylis and Melville E. D. Hillman.

Noun

Baylis-Hillman reaction (plural Baylis-Hillman reactions)

1. (chemistry) A carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction between an activated alkene and a carbon electrophile in the presence of a nucleophilic catalyst, such as a tertiary amine or phosphine.

Further reading

• Baylis-Hillman reaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia