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Record 1 2002-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

One of a set of stereoisomers, each of which is characterized by a conformation corresponding to a distinct potential energy minimum.

OBS

Not to be confused with "rotamer", which designates one of a set of conformers arising from restricted rotation about one single bond.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Élément d'un ensemble de stéréoisomères qui sont chacun caractérisés par une conformation correspondant à un minimum significatif d'énergie potentielle.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «rotamère», qui désigne l'élément d'un ensemble de conformères qui résulte de la rotation restreinte autour d'une liaison simple.

Spanish

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