1. anomeric - Noun
2. anomeric - Adjective
anomeric (not comparable)
(organic chemistry) Relating to or characteristic of an anomer
anomeric (plural anomerics)
Synonym of anomer
These four parts of the molecule may be arranged around C-1 (the anomeric carbon ) in two distinct ways, designated by the prefixes "α-" and "β-". Source: Internet
In this conformation, the α-isomer has the -OH of the anomeric carbon in an axial position, whereas the β-isomer has the OH- of the anomeric carbon in equatorial position. Source: Internet
In this diagram, the α-isomer has the -OH of the anomeric carbon below the plane of the carbon atoms, and the β-isomer has the -OH of the anomeric carbon above the plane. Source: Internet
The catalytic mechanism of D-lactose hydrolysis retains the substrate anomeric configuration in the products. citation While the details of the mechanism are uncertain, the stereochemical retention is achieved through a double displacement reaction. Source: Internet