Carbenoid Definition

adjective

(organic chemistry) Characteristic of a carbene.

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(organic chemistry) Any molecular entity having the characteristics of a carbene or acting as a source of carbenes.

Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-AldrichThe 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.
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Other Word Forms of Carbenoid

Noun

Singular:
carbenoid
Plural:
carbenoids

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