Photochirogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008826",
  "term": "Photochirogenesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The generation of chirality or the induction of enantiomeric excess in a chemical reaction through the use of light. This can involve the use of circularly polarized light or chiral sensitizers or catalysts that are activated by light. It is a method for synthesizing enantiomerically enriched compounds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 386 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photochirogenesis/"
}