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Conformer vs Rotamer - What's the difference?

conformer | rotamer |

In chemistry terms the difference between conformer and rotamer

is that conformer is any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum while rotamer is any of a set of conformers that arise from restricted rotation around a single bond.

conformer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum
  • (biology) A particular folded state or conformation of a protein.
  • A person who conforms.
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    rotamer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) any of a set of conformers that arise from restricted rotation around a single bond

    • Related terms

    *rotameric