Β-elimination

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001178",
  "term": "Β-elimination",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An elimination reaction in which two atoms or groups are removed from adjacent carbon atoms, specifically the α-carbon (bearing the leaving group) and the β-carbon (bearing the atom or group that is removed). This process typically results in the formation of a new pi bond between the α and β carbons. Common examples include the dehydration of alcohols and the dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides, leading to alkenes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "1,2-elimination"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 376 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/b-elimination/"
}