Epimeric

/ˌɛpɪˈmɛrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to epimers; describing compounds that are stereoisomers differing at only one stereogenic center.

Etymology

From 'epimer' + '-ic' (adjective suffix), describing the quality or condition of being an epimer.

Kelly Says

When chemists call something 'epimeric,' they're saying it's a case of mistaken identity at the molecular level—the compounds look almost identical but are actually different because of atom positioning in 3D space.

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