Asymmetric Dihydroxylation of olefins is of high synthetic value because it introduces two vicinal hydroxy groups,...
Buchler Glossary
Alkylation
Alkylation is the introduction of an alkyl group into an organic compound by substitution or addition. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effecting alkylation.
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