Girard reagent
noun
Gi·rard reagent
jə̇ˈrärd-
variants
or Girard's reagent
-dz-
: any of several hydrazides that contain a quaternary ammonium radical and are useful especially in separating aldehydes or ketones (as some steroid hormones) from mixtures by forming soluble hydrazones: such as
a
: a crystalline compound (CH3)3N(Cl)CH2CONHNH2 derived from trimethylamine or betaine
called also Girard T reagent
b
: a crystalline compound C5H5N(Cl)CH2CONHNH2 derived from pyridine
called also Girard P reagent
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“Girard reagent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Girard%20reagent. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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