Mutarotation of glucose (α/β anomer equilibrium in solution) (Cyclic α and β anomers interconvert via open-chain form; optical rotation changes until)
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Cyclic α and β anomers interconvert via open-chain form; optical rotation changes until equilibrium
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| anomeric carbon | C1 in aldopyranose; new stereocenter on ring closure |
When to use this
Occurs in aqueous solution; equilibrium mixture has characteristic specific rotation.