enantiomer

ریشه

Derived from the Greek 'enantio' meaning 'opposite' and 'meros' meaning 'part'.

مثال

• The two enantiomers of a molecule have the same physical properties.
• Enantiomers are important in biochemistry because many biomolecules are enantiomers.
• The drug Thalidomide has one enantiomer that is effective against morning sickness, and another that is teratogenic.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Chiral enantiomer Racemic enantiomer Optical enantiomer