arylnitrenium
An arylnitrenium ion is a transient, highly reactive intermediate species in organic chemistry. It features a positively charged nitrogen atom bonded to an aromatic ring. These species are typically generated in situ and are not isolated under normal conditions. Their existence is inferred from the products of reactions in which they are thought to participate. The positive charge on the nitrogen atom can be delocalized into the aromatic system, influencing the reactivity of the ring.
Arylnitrenium ions are often formed through the decomposition of other nitrogen-containing precursors, such as N-arylhydroxylamines or