prochiral

Adjective

Meaning

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prochiral (not comparable)

(chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral

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Related terms

proprochiral prochirality

Examples

However, one should note that adding a chemical group to the prochiral center from the re-face will not always lead to an S stereocenter, as the priority of the chemical group has to be taken into account. Source: Internet

In the above-mentioned example, if chloride (Cl-) was added to the prochiral center from the re-face, this would result in an R-enantiomer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prochemerin prochemotactic prochilodontid prochirality prochitinase prochloraz