Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Resolution: The process of
separating enantiomers.
The separation may be achieved by physical or chemical means.
- Related terms: Stereoisomer,
diastereomers,
meso
compound, chiral,
achiral,
optical
activity, optically
active, optically
inactive, specific
rotation, [α],
ee,
enantiomeric
excess, tartaric
acid, racemic
acid
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