Stereogenic center

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011374",
  "term": "Stereogenic center",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An atom in a molecule that is bonded to a set of ligands in such a way that exchanging any two ligands leads to a stereoisomer. This atom is typically a carbon atom bonded to four different groups, making it a chiral center. Other atoms like nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur can also be stereogenic centers under certain conditions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 509 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/stereogenic-center/"
}