Chiral molecules are molecules that can appear in different configurations that are mirror images of each other – the configurations are referred to as left-handed and right-handed enantiomers. In all ...

The same thing occurs with certain molecules: the organization of the atoms does not coincide. Each of the mirror images of a molecule that is not superimposable is called an enantiomer. "In nature ...

Chirality is discussed, followed by enantiomers, diastereomers, racemic mixtures, and meso compounds. Optical activity and Fischer projections are also covered. These topics span a timeframe of ...

Areas of expertise Asymmetric Synthetic Methods We look at novel ways to prepare single enantiomers. Although the compounds themselves may be useful it is usually the tools we develop to make them ...