deprotonate

[US]/[dɪˈprɒnət]/
[UK]/[dɪˈproʊnət]/

Translation

v.To remove a proton from (a molecule or ion).
v. (chemistry)To remove a hydrogen ion from.

Phrases & Collocations

deprotonate amine

deprotonate initially

deprotonate carbon

deprotonated form

deprotonate quickly

deprotonate molecule

Example Sentences

the strong base readily deprotonates terminal alkynes.

we aim to deprotonate the acidic proton on the nitrogen.

the reaction conditions were optimized to efficiently deprotonate the substrate.

deprotonate the alcohol with sodium hydride in thf.

the deprotonation step is crucial for the subsequent alkylation.

careful control of temperature prevents undesired side reactions during deprotonation.

the conjugate base is formed after deprotonation of the carboxylic acid.

the rate of deprotonation depends on the acidity of the proton.

we observed a significant deprotonation event in the mass spectrum.

the solvent can influence the ease with which a molecule deprotonates.

the mechanism involves a reversible deprotonation process.

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