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stereochemical

  • a word derived from stereochemistry.
    stereochemistry
    noun
    the branch of chemistry that deals with the determination of the relative positions in space of the atoms or groups of atoms in a compound and with the effects of these positions on the properties of the compound.

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With a molecular formula of C17H24O7, the compound was found to feature a distinctive ribose moiety, identified as α-ribofuranoside through stereochemical analysis.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024

Although this specific interaction was not quantified in this example, we view this a posteriori justification of a stereochemical outcome as a foundation for future rational design of such interactions in catalytic systems.

From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017

Pauling’s model was thus also impossible on straightforward stereochemical grounds.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

However, we both knew that we would not be home until a complete model was built in which all the stereochemical contacts were satisfactory.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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