synthonn.
/ˈsɪnθɒn/ Chemistry.
A constituent part of a molecule to be synthesized which readily lends itself to an operation of synthesis.
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synthon1967
1967 E. J. Corey in Pure & Appl. Chem. XIV. 22 The term ‘synthon’ is suggested [for such units]. These are defined as structural units within a molecule which are related to possible synthetic operations.
1977 Jrnl. Chem. Soc.: Chem. Communications 497 (heading) A synthon for epoxyolefin cyclisation.
1980 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. 102 5979/1 (heading) Allyl sulfones as synthons for 1,1- and 1,3-dipoles via organopalladium chemistry.
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