Haworth representation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005116",
  "term": "Haworth representation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A common method for depicting the cyclic structure of monosaccharides, particularly pyranoses and furanoses, in a three-dimensional perspective. This convention shows the ring as planar, with thicker lines indicating bonds closer to the viewer and substituents above or below the plane. It provides a simplified way to visualize the stereochemistry of cyclic sugars, such as alpha-D-glucopyranose.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Fischer projection",
    "asymmetric carbon atom",
    "bridge",
    "inversion",
    "monosaccharides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "White Book, 2nd ed., p. 128 (https://iupac.qmul.ac.uk/bibliog/white.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/haworth-representation/"
}