Chirality centre

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002008",
  "term": "Chirality centre",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An atom in a molecule that is bonded to four different groups, leading to a non-superposable mirror image. This atom is the most common origin of molecular chirality, giving rise to stereoisomers known as enantiomers. Carbon atoms are frequently chirality centers, but other atoms like nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur can also serve this role.",
  "synonyms": [
    "centre of chirality",
    "asymmetric centre"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "asymmetric carbon atom",
    "chirality",
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2203 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chirality-centre/"
}