Electrophile

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003778",
  "term": "Electrophile",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical species that is attracted to electron-rich centers and accepts an electron pair to form a new covalent bond. These species are typically positively charged or possess an incomplete octet of electrons, acting as Lewis acids in chemical reactions. Common electrophiles include carbocations, carbonyl carbons, and nitronium ions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "electrophilic"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Lewis acid",
    "catalysis",
    "electron density",
    "electrophilicity",
    "entering group",
    "heterolysis",
    "nucleophile",
    "radical",
    "substitution reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1111 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electrophile/"
}