Diels-Alder reaction
noun
Diels-Al·der reaction
ˈdēlˈsäldə(r)-
: an addition reaction in which a diene unites with the double or triple bond of an unsaturated compound to form a 6-membered ring (as in tetrahydro-phthalic anhydride)
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“Diels-Alder reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diels-Alder%20reaction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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