Stereospecific

In chemistry, a stereospecific chemical reaction yields different stereoisomeric reaction products from two stereoisomeric reactants depending on the reaction conditions.

Related Topics:
Chemistry - Chemical reaction - Stereoisomeric - Reactants

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For example, the addition of dibromocarbene to cis-2-butene yields cis-2,3-dimethyl-1,1-dibromocyclopropane whereas addition of dibromocarbene to the trans isomer exclusively yields the trans cyclopropane.

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Chiral synthesis is built on stereospecific reactions where also the optical activity of a chemical compound is preserved.

Related Topics:
Chiral synthesis - Optical activity

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