Biology:N-philes

N-philes are group of radical molecules which are specifically attracted to the C=N bonds, defying often the selectivity rules of electrophilic attack. N-philes can often masquerade as electrophiles, where acyl radicals are excellent examples which interact with pi electrons of aryl groups.

References

• Falzon, Chantal T.; Ryu, Ilhyong; Schiesser, Carl H. (2002). "5-Azahexenoyl radicals cyclize via nucleophilic addition to the acyl carbon rather than 5-exo homolytic addition at the imine". Chemical Communications (20): 2338–9. doi:10.1039/B207729A. PMID 12430429.