Stereochemistry (Chirality) Updated 18/06/2025     Return to unit

In the cases shown here the stereoisomers are mirror images of each other.

For carvone, the R isomer smells of spearmint while the S isomer smells of caraway seeds.

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Atom colours:
Carbon - grey
Oxygen - red
Hydrogen - white