Lindlar catalyst

English

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Herbert Lindlar.

Noun

Lindlar catalyst (plural Lindlar catalysts)

  1. (chemistry) A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes.
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