Friday Fun: RCDEYM
Readers: Do you recognize that acronym?
Hint: It's a reaction related to RCM, with a taxane twist...
I've seen some strange nicknames in the organic literature, but this one takes the cake. How do you even pronounce it* in casual conversation? Is muttering "R-C-D-E-Y-M" actually more efficient than saying its real name?
Ye Gods.
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* "Racadaim?"
If you're truly stumped, click here or here for an answer.
Hint: It's a reaction related to RCM, with a taxane twist...
I've seen some strange nicknames in the organic literature, but this one takes the cake. How do you even pronounce it* in casual conversation? Is muttering "R-C-D-E-Y-M" actually more efficient than saying its real name?
Ye Gods.
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* "Racadaim?"
If you're truly stumped, click here or here for an answer.
