E/Z photoisomerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004317",
  "term": "E/Z photoisomerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical process involving the interconversion between the E (entgegen) and Z (zusammen) stereoisomers of a molecule, typically an alkene, upon absorption of light. This isomerization occurs via rotation around the double bond in an excited electronic state. The direction of isomerization depends on the wavelength of light and the specific molecule.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkenes",
    "isomerization",
    "cis, trans"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 338 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/e-z-photoisomerization/"
}