Zwitterions

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012824",
  "term": "Zwitterions",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Neutral molecules that possess both positive and negative formal charges on different atoms within the same molecule. These compounds are dipolar but have no net electrical charge. Amino acids, for instance, exist as zwitterions in aqueous solution at physiological pH, with a protonated amino group and a deprotonated carboxyl group.",
  "synonyms": [
    "inner salts",
    "zwitterionic compounds",
    "ampholytes"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "betaines",
    "dipolar compounds",
    "ylides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1176 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1375 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/zwitterions/"
}