Bifurcation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001215",
  "term": "Bifurcation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A point in a reaction pathway where a single transition state leads to two or more distinct reaction products or intermediates. This occurs when the potential energy surface has multiple downhill paths from a single saddle point. Such points can lead to complex product distributions and stereochemical outcomes.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 370 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bifurcation/"
}