grignard reagent

Gri·gnard re·a·gent

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noun grignard reagent any of the group of reagents produced by the interaction of magnesium and an organic halide, usually in the presence of an ether, and having the general formula RMgX, where R is an organic group and X is a halogen: used in the Grignard reaction. 1
noun grignard reagent any of a class of organometallic reagents, having the general formula RMgX, where R is an organic group and X is a halogen atom: used in the synthesis of organic compounds 0
noun grignard reagent any of a class of reagents with the general formula RMgX, in which R is an organic radical, esp. an alkyl or aryl, and X is a halogen: these reagents react with a great variety of compounds and are used in the synthesis of organic compounds 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; see V. Grignard

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