crossmetathesis

English

Alternative forms

• cross metathesis

Etymology

From cross- +‎ metathesis.

Noun

crossmetathesis (plural crossmetatheses)

1. (organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene

   R-CH=CH₂ + CH₂=CH-R^' => R-CH=CH-R^' + CH₂=CH₂

See also

• ethenolysis (the reverse reaction)