Diastereomerler

Diastereomers are a pair of stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other. They are a type of stereoisomerism, which is a form of isomerism where the molecules have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space. Diastereomers are not superimposable on their mirror images, unlike enantiomers, which are mirror images of each other. This difference in structure results in distinct physical and chemical properties, such as melting points, boiling points, and optical rotation. Diastereomers are commonly found in organic chemistry, particularly in the study of carbohydrates, amino acids, and other chiral compounds. The term "diastereomer" is derived from the Greek words "dia" meaning "through" or "across," and "stereos" meaning "solid," reflecting the spatial arrangement of atoms in these molecules. The study of diastereomers is crucial in understanding the stereochemistry of organic compounds and their interactions with biological systems.