Chemoselectivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001990",
  "term": "Chemoselectivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The preferential reaction of a reagent with one functional group in a polyfunctional molecule over other functional groups present. This selectivity is a key aspect of synthetic organic chemistry, allowing for targeted transformations. For example, a reducing agent might selectively reduce a ketone in the presence of an ester.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "regioselectivity",
    "selectivity",
    "stereoselectivity",
    "stereospecificity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1097 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chemoselectivity/"
}