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Michael addition  

Definition

  • The Michael reaction or Michael addition is the nucleophilic addition of a carbanion or another nucleophile to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound containing an electron withdrawing group. It belongs to the larger class of conjugate additions and is widely used for the mild formation of C–C bonds. (From Wikipedia)

Synonym(s)

  • Michael reaction

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