Appel reaction
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named for Rolf Appel, a chemist who developed this reaction.
Noun
[edit]Appel reaction (plural Appel reactions)
- (chemistry) An organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.
Further reading
[edit]- Appel reaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia