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stereocenter [′ster·ē·ō‚sen·tər] (organic chemistry) A (chiral) carbon atom that has four different substituents bonded to it. Also known as a stereogenic atom. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These pendant groups are located on a chiral carbon and are always in the same stereo configuration, which implies the polymer is isotaetic and is therefore capable of crystallizing. Substitution at the benzene ring of the phthalimidino group led to inactivation or highly toxic products, while methyl substitution at the chiral carbon maintained biological activity and prevented racemization. |
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