Home > Term: asymmetric carbon atom
asymmetric carbon atom
A carbon atom with four different atoms or groups of atoms bonded to it. Also known as chiral carbon atom; stereogenic center.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
0
Creator
- Dr. James
-
(Platinum) 4184 points - 100% positive feedback
