Amine ylides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012862",
  "term": "Amine ylides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Neutral dipolar compounds containing a positively charged nitrogen atom directly bonded to a negatively charged carbon atom. The nitrogen atom is typically quaternary, meaning it is bonded to four other atoms or groups. These ylides are reactive intermediates that can participate in cycloaddition reactions or act as nucleophiles.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ammonium ylides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1316 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amine-ylides/"
}