diastereoisomer

(noun)

A stereoisomer having multiple chiral centers; one cannot normally be superimposed on the mirror image of another.

Examples of diastereoisomer in the following topics:

  • Properties of Alkenes

    • These isomers are called diastereoisomers.
  • Formulas Using Other Configurational Notations

    • Many times, however, we must refer to and name diastereoisomers that are racemic or achiral.
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