Chirality element

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002009",
  "term": "Chirality element",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A geometric feature within a molecule that is responsible for its overall chirality. This element can be a point (chirality center), a line (chirality axis), or a plane (chirality plane). The presence of any of these elements means the molecule cannot be superimposed on its mirror image.",
  "synonyms": [
    "element of chirality"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "chirality axis",
    "chirality centre",
    "chirality plane"
  ],
  "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-element/"
}