This section will focus on other types of stereoisomers. The section will begin by examining isomers (enantiomers) that are non-identical mirror images of each other. These mirror image isomers have identical physical properties, but have different interactions with other species, such as proteins, enzymes, and other biological receptors. This leads to significant differences, such as odor and taste, between the two enantiomers. For example, there are two mirror image isomers of limonene that are non-superimposable, but are otherwise identical. They have the same melting point, boiling point, and density. However, one smells like lemons and the other smells like oranges. This section will explore this concept of mirror image isomers, detail differences in their physical properties, and will detail other types of stereoisomers.
2.1: Alkane nomenclature
2.2: Alkene and alkyne nomenclature
2.3: Common names for branching substituents
2.4: Cyclic hydrocarbon nomenclature
2.5: Identifying functional groups
2.6: Naming low-priority functional groups (ethers, sulfides, and halides)
2.7: High priority functional groups
2.8: Common names