Regioselectivity

In chemistry, regioselectivity is the preference of one direction of chemical bond making or breaking over all other possible directions ^[1]. It can often apply to which of many possible position a reagent will affect, such as which proton a strong base will abstract from an organic molecule, or where on a substituted benzene ring a further substituent will add.

Additional recommended knowledge

Daily Visual Balance Check

Weighing the right way

Daily Sensitivity Test

Regioselectivity in ring-closure reactions is governed by the Baldwin's rules.

See also

• Cryptoregiochemistry

References