Epimers

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004029",
  "term": "Epimers",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Stereoisomers that differ in configuration at only one stereogenic center, while being identical at all other stereogenic centers. These compounds are a type of diastereomer and are not mirror images of each other. For example, D-glucose and D-mannose are epimers at the C-2 carbon atom.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "diastereoisomerism",
    "configuration",
    "stereogenic unit"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1113 (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/epimers/"
}