Stereodescriptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011371",
  "term": "Stereodescriptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A symbol or set of symbols used to specify the absolute or relative configuration of a stereogenic element within a molecule. These descriptors provide a concise way to communicate the three-dimensional structure of stereoisomers. Common examples include R/S for chiral centers and E/Z for double bond configurations.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "E, Z",
    "helicity",
    "R, S",
    "Re, Si",
    "r, s",
    "configuration",
    "conformation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2218 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stereodescriptor/"
}