Cyclic Sugar Molecules Flashcards
1
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Mutarotation
A
When Cyclic compounds shift from one anomeric form to another with the right chain form as an intermediate
2
Q
Haworth projections
A
Represent 3 dimensional structures
3
Q
Anomeric carbon
A
The new chiral center formed in ring closure, it was the carbon containing the carbonyl in the straight chain form
4
Q
Alpha anomers
A
Have the alcohol group on the anomeric carbon trans to the free -CH2OH group
5
Q
Beta anomers
A
Have the alcohol group on the anomeric carbon dis to the free -CH2OH group
6
Q
Monosaccharides that undego intramolecular reactions can form
A
Hemiacetals and hemiketals