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Definition of "suprafacial" [suprafacial]

  • Of a chemical reaction, involving two simultaneous changes in bonding to the same face of a common centre (or related centres) of a molecular fragment. (adjective)

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Use "suprafacial" in a sentence
  • "C-11 followed by suprafacial transfer of this hydrogen to C-9 as shown by conversion of C-9-deuterated substrate isotopologs."