cyclopropanation
nounEtymology From cyclopropane + -ation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any reaction that introduces a cyclopropane ring into a compound.
- Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich In summary, the cyclopropanation reaction of rhodium-stabilized vinylcarbenoids has great utility since it is highly diastereoselective, and the resulting vinylcyclopropanes are versatile synthetic intermediates.
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- cyclopropenation