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Michael reaction
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English
Etymology
Introduced by Arthur Michael.
Noun
en organic chemistry The nucleophilic addition of a carbanion or another nucleophile to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound.
Synonyms
en Michael addition
Related terms
en Michael donor
en Michael acceptor
en eponyms