Suzuki–Miyaura reaction

Definition

The Suzuki-Miyaura reaction is a type of organometallic coupling reaction where a carbon-carbon bond is formed between a boron compound and an organohalide, in the presence of a palladium catalyst. It is widely used in the synthesis of complex organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and polymers.

Related terms

Organohalides: Organic compounds that contain at least one halogen atom (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) attached to its carbon framework.

Palladium catalyst: A substance containing palladium that accelerates the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed by facilitating the formation of new bonds.

Carbon: carbon bond formation - A process in organic chemistry where two carbon atoms are joined together through a chemical reaction, forming the backbone of many organic compounds