RACEMISE Meaning and
Definition
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Racemise is a verb primarily used in the field of organic chemistry. It refers to the process of converting an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, which is a 50:50 mixture of both enantiomers (mirror-image isomers) of a chiral molecule. This process typically occurs through chemical reactions or physical changes that disrupt the chiral center of the compound, resulting in the loss of its optical activity.
In a racemic mixture, the dextrorotatory (+) and levorotatory (-) enantiomers are present in equal proportions and exhibit no overall optical rotation, as the rotation of one enantiomer is canceled out by the opposite rotation of the other. The racemization process can be spontaneous or induced, and it often involves the breaking and reforming of chemical bonds.
Racemization is a widely studied phenomenon in organic chemistry because it has implications in many biological and pharmaceutical contexts. The conversion of an optically active compound into a racemic mixture can affect its biological properties, such as its pharmacological activity, toxicity, and efficacy. Understanding racemization processes is crucial in drug development and synthesis, as enantiomeric purity or chiral selectivity can significantly impact the therapeutic effects or side effects of a drug.
Overall, racemise is a verb used to describe the conversion of an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, resulting in the loss of its optical activity due to the equal presence of both enantiomers.
Etymology of RACEMISE
The word "racemise" is derived from the Latin word "racemus", which means "bunch" or "cluster". It is then combined with the suffix "-ize", which means to make or become. Thus, "racemise" refers to the process of forming a cluster or bunch.
Conjugate verb Racemise
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