Olefin metathesis

Olefin metathesis
Reaction type Carbon-carbon bond forming reaction
Identifiers
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RSC ontology ID RXNO:0000280

In organic chemistry, olefin metathesis or alkene metathesis is an organic reaction that entails the redistribution of fragments of alkenes (olefins) by the breaking and regeneration of carbon-carbon double bonds.[1][2] Because of the relative simplicity of olefin metathesis, it often creates fewer undesired by-products and hazardous wastes than alternative organic reactions. For their elucidation of the reaction mechanism and their discovery of a variety of highly active catalysts, Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock were collectively awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference KO was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Astruc D. (2005). "The metathesis reactions: from a historical perspective to recent developments". New Journal of Chemistry. 29 (1): 42–56. doi:10.1039/b412198h. S2CID 98046245.
  3. ^ "The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2005" (Press release). Nobelprize.org. 5 October 2005.
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