Tautomerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011831",
  "term": "Tautomerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reversible interconversion between two isomers, called tautomers, that differ in the position of a hydrogen atom and a pi bond. This process involves the migration of a proton and a shift in electron density. Keto-enol tautomerism is a common example, where a ketone or aldehyde interconverts with its enol form.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "heterolysis",
    "isomerization",
    "molecular rearrangement",
    "tautomerism"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1172 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tautomerization/"
}