ENANTIOMER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does enantiomer mean? 

• ENANTIOMER (noun)
  The noun ENANTIOMER has 1 sense:

1. either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical

  Familiarity information: ENANTIOMER used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ENANTIOMER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

enantiomer; enantiomorph

Hypernyms ("enantiomer" is a kind of...):

chemical compound; compound ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

 Context examples 

The (+) enantiomer has the R and S configuration at C-2, and C-3, respectively.

(Cianidanol, NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)

The d-threo-enantiomer of methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant, appearing to block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron, increasing their availability in the extracellular space.

(Dexmethylphenidate, NCI Thesaurus)

The tartrate salt of arformoterol, the (R,R)-enantiomer of formoterol and a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist with bronchodilator activity.

(Arformoterol Tartrate, NCI Thesaurus)

The (-) enantiomer is natriuretic, and the (+) enantiomer is uricosuric.

(Indacrinone, NCI Thesaurus)

Both R(+) and S(-) enantiomers bind to and block alpha 1-adrenergic receptors with equal potency, causing vasodilation and a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance.

(Carvedilol Phosphate Extended-Release Capsule, NCI Thesaurus)

Dexniguldipine is the (+)-enantiomer of the dihydropyridine derivate niguldipine.

(Dexniguldipine, NCI Thesaurus)

The tartrate salt form of levalbuterol, the R-enantiomer of the short-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist albuterol, with bronchodilator activity.

(Levalbuterol Tartrate, NCI Thesaurus)

A dietary supplement containing the levo-enantiomers of carnitine and tartrate with potential chemoprotective and antioxidant activities.

(L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, NCI Thesaurus)

The dihydrochloride salt form of the active levorotatory enantiomer of cetirizine, levocetirizine; a third generation, non-sedating, selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist, with antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and potential anti-angiogenic activities.

(Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

The L enantiomer of furaltadone, a nitrofuran antibiotic that is effective against bacterial infections in birds when added to feed or drinking water.

(Levofuraltadone, NCI Thesaurus)