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Naming Enantiomers: R,S System of Nomenclature

Level 130 min.

ChemieOrganische ChemieStereochemie

In this short learning unit, the R,S system, the CIP sequencing rules, and the naming of the absolute configuration of chirality centers are explained.

Author

  • Dr. Uwe Höfker
  • Prof. Dr. Gregor Fels

Translators

  • Dr. Carsten Biele

Learning objective

  • Naming enantiomers.
  • R,S system of nomenclature.

Important Keywords in this Learning Unit

chirality, enantiomer