Robert H. Grubbs

Most commercial products that contain organic molecules possess at least one carbon-carbon double bond, or if one is not present, it is likely that an olefin was used in its preparation. This being the case, the potential applications of olefin metathesis are endless.

American Scientist

Polymer chemistry provides an excellent means of studying metathesis catalysts: miniscule catalyst loadings have the capacity to generate large amounts of polymeric material, the structure of which can provide a historical record of catalyst activity.

Like the Tebbe complex, ruthenium olefin metathesis catalysts can be used for the production of living polymers.

Focus on correct pronunciation to avoid metathesis which can lead to misunderstanding.

Pronunciation Practice

People often make metathesis mistakes, like switching letters in everyday speech.

Common Mistakes

Metathesis can be part of language evolution, leading to accepted new word forms.

Language Evolution

Metathesis in chemistry is crucial for creating new materials with useful properties.

Reaction Importance

In chemical metathesis, catalysts are substances that speed up the reaction without being consumed.