allochiral

[ˌæləʊˈkɪrəl]

Definitions

1. noun

Describing a molecule or compound that is chiral but does not contain a chiral centre.

“The allochiral molecule was found to have unique properties due to its non-central chiral centre.”

Synonyms

  • achiral centre
  • non-central chiral

Antonyms

  • homochiral