Arenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000777",
  "term": "Arenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of aromatic hydrocarbons characterized by one or more benzene rings. These compounds exhibit enhanced stability due to the delocalization of pi electrons within the cyclic system. Benzene, toluene, and naphthalene are common examples of arenes, widely used as solvents and starting materials in organic synthesis.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aromatic",
    "hydrocarbons"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1318 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/arenes/"
}