Lindlar catalyst

noun

Etymology

Named after its inventor, Herbert Lindlar.

Definitions

  1. A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is…

    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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