chirální
Chirální refers to a property of asymmetry in molecules. A chiral molecule is one that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, much like a left hand cannot be perfectly aligned with a right hand. These non-superimposable mirror images are called enantiomers. The point of asymmetry in a molecule is often a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups, known as a chiral center or stereocenter.
The concept of chirality is fundamental in organic chemistry and stereochemistry. It has significant implications in
The synthesis of chiral compounds with high enantiomeric purity is a major goal in synthetic chemistry. Techniques