Stereochemistry
Stereochemistry
Stereochemistry (pronounced: steh-ree-oh-kem-is-tree) is a sub-discipline of Chemistry that involves the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effects of these arrangements on the chemical reactions of the molecules. The term was first coined in the 19th century and is derived from the Greek words "stereos" meaning solid and "chemistry".
Etymology
The term "Stereochemistry" is derived from the Greek word "stereos" which means solid, and the word "chemistry". It was first used in the 19th century to describe the study of the three-dimensional structure of molecules.
Related Terms
- Chirality: A property of a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image.
- Isomer: Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.
- Enantiomer: One of a pair of molecules that are mirror images of each other.
- Diastereomer: Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.
- Conformational isomerism: A form of stereoisomerism in which the isomers can be interconverted just by rotations about formally single bonds.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stereochemistry
- Wikipedia's article - Stereochemistry
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