Carbenoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    any molecular entity having the characteristics of a carbene or acting as a source of carbenes

    "The combination of an electron-withdrawing (EWG) and an electrondonating substituent (EDG) on the carbenoid appears to be the crucial requirement for high diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity when the rhodium(II) prolinate system is used."

Adjective
  1. 1
    characteristic of a carbene

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"The combination of an electron-withdrawing (EWG) and an electrondonating substituent (EDG) on the carbenoid appears to be the crucial requirement for high diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity when the rhodium(II) prolinate system is used."

Etymology

From carbene + -oid.

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