bétaizomerek
Bétaizomerek, often referred to as beta-isomers, is a term used in chemistry to describe a specific type of structural isomerism. This designation is particularly common in carbohydrate chemistry, where it relates to the configuration of substituents around a chiral center. In the context of sugars, particularly monosaccharides, the beta-configuration at the anomeric carbon is defined by the position of the hydroxyl group. Specifically, in the Haworth projection, the hydroxyl group on the anomeric carbon is depicted above the plane of the ring. This is in contrast to the alpha-isomer, where the hydroxyl group is below the plane.
The distinction between alpha and beta isomers is crucial because it significantly affects the chemical and
The interconversion between alpha and beta isomers, known as mutarotation, occurs in aqueous solutions. This process