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Edwin Thall

The University of Akron-Wayne College, Orrville, OH 44667

J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (6), p 481

DOI: 10.1021/ed073p481

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 1996

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

Enantiomers possess virtually identical physical properties but often display very different biological activities. Stereochemical non-equivalence, chiral recognition, enantiomer uniqueness, and the preparation of optically active drugs are reviewed. Pertinent information for selected racemic and single enantiomer drugs are provided.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Enantiomers

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