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Definition of "stereoselective" []

  • Of a chemical reaction in which the production of one stereoisomer is favoured over all others (adjective)

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Use "stereoselective" in a sentence
  • "A general rxn mechanism of Pd catalysed stereoselective olefination was also provided."
  • "Other cool-sounding words: stereoselective, nitroxide, paramagnetic."
  • "Sal, you should ask these IDEA biochemists and protein engineers if a surface-based catalyst of chemical reactions can be inherently stereoselective."
Words like "stereoselective"
base-catalyzed
dollar-for-dollar
enantioselective
enzyme-catalyzed