# Gabriel synthesis

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A chemical reaction that transforms primary alkyl halides into primary amines, traditionally by means of potassium phthalimide.

## Etymology
Named after the German chemist Siegmund Gabriel.

## Source
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