Substitution reaction

In a substitution reaction, a functional group in a particular chemical compound is replaced by another group.

Related Topics:
Functional group - Chemical compound

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In organic chemistry, the electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions are of prime importance. Organic substitution reactions are classified in several main organic reaction types depending on whether the reagent that brings about the substitution is considered a electrophile or a nucleophile, whether a reactive intermediate involved in the reaction is a carbocation, a carbanion or a free radical or whether the substrate is aliphatic or aromatic. Detailed understanding of a reaction type helps to predict the product outcome in a reaction. It also helps optimizing a reaction with regard to variables such as temperature and choice of solvent.

Related Topics:
Organic chemistry - Electrophilic - Nucleophilic - Organic - Organic reaction - Reagent - Reactive intermediate - Carbocation - Carbanion - Free radical - Substrate - Aliphatic - Aromatic - Solvent

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