Organohalides

Definition

Organohalides are organic compounds that contain at least one halogen (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) atom attached to a carbon atom. These compounds are prevalent in many applications including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers.

Related terms

Halogenation:

The chemical reaction that involves the addition of one or more halogens to a compound.

Alkyl Halide:

An organohalide in which a halogen atom is attached to an alkyl group, essentially a hydrocarbon chain.

Aryl Halide:

An organohalide where the halogen is directly bonded to an aromatic ring structure