Carbenoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Carbenoid is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry) characteristic of a carbene.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) characteristic of a carbene.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) any molecular entity having the characteristics of a carbene or acting as a source of carbenes
Example Sentences
The combination of an electron-withdrawing (EWG) and an electrondonating substituent (EDG) on the carbenoid appears to be the crucial requirement for high diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity when the rhodium(II) prolinate system is used.
Word Forms
- carbenoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbenic, ketocarbenoid, carbinolic, carbanionic, carbynic, carbocationic.
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