Peripheral atom

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008646",
  "term": "Peripheral atom",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An atom in a molecular structure that is not directly involved in the primary reaction center or the core framework of the molecule. These atoms are often located at the extremities of a molecule. Their presence can influence the overall reactivity or steric hindrance of the molecule.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "core atom",
    "reference atom",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1989, 61, 23. 'System for symbolic representation of reaction mechanisms (Recommendations 1988)' on page 27 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961010023)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/peripheral-atom/"
}