As the name suggests, a non-nucleophilic base is an organic base that is a poor nucleophile. Normal bases are also nucleophiles, but often chemists seek the proton-removing ability of a base without any other functions. Characteristic of non-nucleophilic bases is their steric bulk, which allows protons to attach to the basic atom but prevents alkyl groups from doing so.
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