Sym-
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-011721
A prefix used in chemical nomenclature, particularly for substituted benzene derivatives, to indicate a symmetrical arrangement of substituents around the ring. For example, in 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene, the three chlorine atoms are symmetrically positioned. This prefix is also used for other symmetrical structures, such as in 'sym-tetrachloroethane'.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-011721 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
| References | Blue Book, p. 465 (https://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/); Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 245 |
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