Chromophore

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002050",
  "term": "Chromophore",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for absorbing light in the visible or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The absorption of light by a chromophore leads to electronic transitions, which can result in the perception of color. Examples include conjugated double bonds and aromatic rings.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "molecular entity"
  ],
  "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)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2232 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chromophore/"
}