Supported stereo center types are
- True
the atom has constitutionally different neighbors
- Para
the atom resembles a stereo centre but has constitutionally equivalent neighbors (e.g. inositol, decalin). The stereocenter depends on the configuration of one or more stereocenters.
- Potential
the atom can supported stereo chemistry but has not be shown ot be a true or para center
- Non
the atom is not a stereocenter (e.g. methane)
Author
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