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Why Some Molecules Have Evil Twins

Feb 7, 2025 · 3 min
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  • Enantiomers: Molecules that are mirror images of each other.
  • Chirality: A geometric property that makes a molecule non-superimposable on its mirror image.
  • Methamphetamine: A central nervous system stimulant.
  • Levmetamfetamine: The new name for the left-handed version of methamphetamine, which acts as a vasoconstrictor.
  • Carvone: A terpenoid found in many essential oils.


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