Racemization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009798",
  "term": "Racemization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a pure enantiomer or an enantiomerically enriched mixture is converted into a racemate, a mixture containing equal amounts of both enantiomers. This transformation results in the loss of optical activity. Racemization can occur through several mechanisms, including enolization, epimerization, or the formation of a planar intermediate.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "chiral",
    "enantiomer",
    "racemate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2216 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/racemization/"
}