reduktoreductus
Reduktoreductus is a theoretical term used in speculative chemistry to describe a dual-step reduction mechanism within a single catalytic cycle. The concept envisions a substrate undergoing two consecutive reductions, potentially mediated by the same catalyst or by a sequence of reductants, enabling multi-electron transformations that would be difficult to achieve in a single step. The name combines Latin roots related to reduction and reduced species.
Definition and scope: The term is employed in discussions of advanced redox catalysis and is not tied
Mechanism: In a typical scenario, an initial reductant delivers an electron to the substrate, forming an intermediate
Context and evaluation: Reduktoreductus remains primarily a theoretical construct or a topic in speculative discussions. There
See also: redox catalysis, multielectron transfer, reduction, electron transfer mechanisms.