Appel reaction

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Etymology[edit]

Named for Rolf Appel, a chemist who developed this reaction.

Noun[edit]

Appel reaction (plural Appel reactions)

  1. (chemistry) An organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.

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