what are epimers.?

Question

epimers regarding carbohydrates.

Answer 1

epimer

One entry found for epimer.





Main Entry: epi·mer

Pronunciation: 'e-pi-m&r

Function: noun

Etymology: epi- + isomer

: either of the stereoisomers of a sugar or sugar derivative that differ in the arrangement of the hydrogen atom and the hydroxyl group on the first asymmetric carbon atom of a chain

- epi·mer·ic /"e-pi-'mer-ik/ adjective

Answer 2

< Epimer >

In chemistry, an epimer is a stereoisomer that has a different configuration at only one of several stereogenic centers. For example, the sugars α-D-glucopyranose and α-D-galactopyranose are epimers. The -OH group on their fourth carbon has a different orientation.

Answer 3

A pair of diastereomeric aldoses that differ only in configuration abut C-2 are called epimers. An example is (+)-glucose and (+)-mannose.

Answer 4

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