Homoaromatic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005352",
  "term": "Homoaromatic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a cyclic conjugated system that exhibits aromatic character despite having one or more saturated carbon atoms interrupting the cyclic array of p-orbitals. The aromaticity is maintained through orbital overlap across the saturated centers. This concept is often invoked to explain the unusual stability and reactivity of certain carbocations and anions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aromatic",
    "aromaticity",
    "cation",
    "homoconjugation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1121 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homoaromatic/"
}