HBA solvent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005129",
  "term": "HBA solvent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hydrogen bond acceptor solvent, characterized by the presence of electronegative atoms (like oxygen or nitrogen) with lone pairs of electrons that can accept hydrogen bonds from a solute. These solvents do not possess acidic hydrogen atoms capable of donating hydrogen bonds. Examples include diethyl ether, acetone, and dimethyl sulfoxide.",
  "synonyms": [
    "hydrogen-bond acceptor solvent",
    "protophilic solvent"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 430 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hba-solvent/"
}