Clemmensen reduction

noun

Clem·​men·​sen reduction
ˈklemənsən-
: the reduction of a ketone or aldehyde directly to a hydrocarbon by the action of amalgamated zinc and hydrochloric acid

Word History

Etymology

after Erik Clemmensen †1941 Danish chemist

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“Clemmensen reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clemmensen%20reduction. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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