Isomerism

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Generic term for the occurrence of chemical compounds with the same quantitative and qualitative composition. Isomeric substances, also called isomers, however, behave differently in their chemical, physical and biological properties (densities, melting point, boiling point). A distinction is made between stereoisomers and structural isomers.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020