Photohydration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008874",
  "term": "Photohydration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical reaction involving the addition of water across a double bond or to an aromatic system, initiated by light absorption. This process typically leads to the formation of a hydroxyl group and a hydrogen atom at the sites of the original unsaturation. It is a common reaction for certain unsaturated organic compounds, such as pyrimidines.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 392 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photohydration/"
}