What are Anomers?
Anomers are subtypes of epimers that vary in configuration at the anomeric carbon. They are commonly associated with cyclic sugars, where the linear form of the sugar undergoes intramolecular cyclization and its C1 carbon forms the chiral centre in the cyclic molecule. Anomers can be classified in two forms: alpha and beta. If the hydroxyl group at the anomeric carbon lies below the plane of ring then the anomer is in alpha (α) forms and if the hydroxyl group lies above the plane of ring then it is said to be in beta ( β) form. Anomers in their aqueous form exhibit mutarotation.
Epimers
Epimers are a particular kind of stereoisomer, which is an isomer with the same chemical formula but a different spatial arrangement of atoms. To be more precise, epimers are diastereomers subclass that vary in how their single stereocenter (chiral center) is arranged inside the molecule. In this article, we will learn about epimers, examples, epimerization, etc.
Table of Content
- Epimers Definition
- What are Epimers?
- Examples of Epimers
- What is Epimerization?
- What are Diastereomers?
- What are Enantiomers?
- What are cis-trans Isomers?
- What are Anomers?
- Difference between Epimers and Diastereomers
- Difference between Anomers and Epimers
- Difference between Epimers and Enantiomers