Simmons-Smith reaction

English

Etymology

After Howard Ensign Simmons, Jr. and R. D. Smith.

Noun

Simmons-Smith reaction (plural Simmons-Smith reactions)

(organic chemistry) An organic cheletropic chemical reaction in which a carbenoid reacts with an alkene (or alkyne) to form a cyclopropane.

Related terms

Simmons-Smith reagent

See also

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