Migration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007377",
  "term": "Migration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The intramolecular movement of an atom or group of atoms from one position to another within the same molecule during a chemical reaction. This rearrangement often involves the breaking and formation of bonds, leading to a new structural isomer. A common example is the 1,2-shift of a hydride or alkyl group in carbocation rearrangements.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "group",
    "intramolecular",
    "molecular entity",
    "molecular rearrangement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1141 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/migration/"
}