Stereogenic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    describing a grouping of atoms in a molecule not-comparable

    "Vinylcyclopropanes with up to three stereogenic centers are readily formed in the reaction between vinylcarbenoids and alkenes."

  2. 2
    describing a grouping of atoms in a molecule; consisting of a central atom and four distinguishable ligands such that the interchange of any two leads to a stereoisomer not-comparable
  3. 3
    describing a grouping of atoms in a molecule; consisting of four non-coplanar atoms such that rotation about the central bond leads to a stereoisomer not-comparable
  4. 4
    describing a grouping of atoms in a molecule; consisting of a double bond with substituents which give rise to cis-trans isomerism not-comparable

Example

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"Vinylcyclopropanes with up to three stereogenic centers are readily formed in the reaction between vinylcarbenoids and alkenes."

Etymology

From stereo- + -genic.

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