Translations for enantiomer in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

enantiomer [Brit ɪˈnantɪə(ʊ)mə, ɛˈnantɪə(ʊ)mə, Am əˈnæntioʊmər] N

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Using biotechnology it is now possible to use immobilised enzymes to create just one type of enantiomer owing to their stereospecificity. en.wikipedia.org

However, accessing the unnatural enantiomer of product is often difficult without tailored enzymes. en.wikipedia.org

Using chiral phosphine ligands, the hydroformylation can be tailored to favor one enantiomer. en.wikipedia.org

While often only one enantiomer of the drug may be active, in cases like salbutamol and thalidomide, the other enantiomer may be harmful. en.wikipedia.org

The enantiomer of the natural product is being studied as a potential painkiller. en.wikipedia.org

The ruthenium complex catalyzes oxidation of the more reactive enantiomer from acetone, yielding an unreacted enantiopure alcohol, an oxidized ketone, and isopropanol. en.wikipedia.org

Because many pharmaceuticals target enzymes which are specific for a particular enantiomer, compounds intended for patient administration must be of a high optical purity. en.wikipedia.org

One enantiomer is effective against morning sickness, whereas the other is teratogenic. en.wikipedia.org

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