Sonogashira coupling

English

Etymology

Named after the inventor, Japanese chemist Kenkichi Sonogashira.

Noun

Sonogashira coupling (countable and uncountable, plural Sonogashira couplings)

1. (organic chemistry) 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.

   Synonym: Sonogashira reaction