Aryne

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000826",
  "term": "Aryne",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A highly reactive, neutral intermediate derived from an aromatic compound by the formal removal of two ortho-hydrogen atoms, resulting in an additional triple bond within the aromatic ring. The most common example is benzyne, derived from benzene. Arynes are characterized by their extreme electrophilicity and short lifetimes.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "abstraction",
    "arenes",
    "benzynes",
    "dehydroarenes",
    "hetarynes",
    "heteroarynes",
    "heterocyclic compounds",
    "hydrocarbons"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1086 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1320 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/aryne/"
}