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Sonogashira coupling

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Synonyms: Sonogashira reaction

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after the inventor, Japanese chemist Kenkichi Sonogashira.