Epimerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004028",
  "term": "Epimerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A stereochemical transformation in which one epimer is converted into another. This process involves the inversion of configuration at only one chiral center in a molecule that has multiple chiral centers. Epimerization often occurs under acidic or basic conditions and can lead to a mixture of epimers at equilibrium.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "epimers"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1114 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2208 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epimerization/"
}