MK417 Stereochemistry Updated 18/06/2025     Return to unit

Rotate the molecule so that the hydrogen on the stereocentre (Labelled *) points

away from you. Determine the priority of the three other positions

on the carbon atom to determine whether the stereocentre is R or S.

Atom colours:
Carbon - green; Oxygen - red; Nitrogen - blue; Sulfur - yellow; Hydrogen - white