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epimer
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epimer /ep·i·mer/ (ep´ĭ-mer) either of two optical isomers that differ in the configuration around one asymmetric carbon atom.
ep·i·mer (p-mr)
n.
One of two molecules that differ only in the spatial arrangement around a single carbon atom.
epimer
one of two or more isomers which differ only in the configuration about one carbon atom.


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The first example is a method used to determine chemical purity together with epimeric purity of a chiral compound.
On-Column Sample Degradation by John W. Dolan / LCGC
a six-carbon aldose epimeric with glucose but less sweet, occurring naturally in both d- and l- forms (the latter in plants).
Novel swine Influenza virus subtype H3N1, United States by Richt, Jurgen A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
a pentose epimeric with ribulose, occurring naturally as both l- and d-isomers.
Souped-up yeast by Potera, Carol / Environmental Health Perspectives
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