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- Title
Enantiomers and Their Resolution.
- Authors
Santos, Rodrigo; Pontes, Karen V.; Nogueira, Idelfonso B. R.
- Abstract
Definition: Enantiomers share the same chemical formula but have different chemical structures, i.e., type of isomers. Enantiomers are present in several drugs, perfumes, food, and are a fundamental part of biomolecules. This subject is highly important for pharmaceutical companies. Enantiomeric drugs present different actuation in the human body; depending on the compound, one might combat the symptom, whereas its pair might cause damage. The separation of pairs of enantiomers requires a chiral environment that provokes a structural imbalance that conventional methods cannot provide. Enantioresolution is one of the most promissory studies that benefit several areas, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food industry, and fine chemistry. Its resolution is of great importance, therefore, its main mechanisms of resolution will be explained herein.
- Subjects
ENANTIOMERS; CHEMICAL formulas; CHIRAL drugs; CHEMICAL structure; HUMAN body
- Publication
Encyclopedia, 2022, Vol 2, Issue 1, p151
- ISSN
2673-8392
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.3390/encyclopedia2010011