epimerization

Example:The isomerization of one isomer into another can result from various chemical processes, including the epimerization reaction.

Definition:A change in the chemical structure of a molecule, such as the reconfiguration of atoms in a molecule to form a new isomer, but not necessarily involving a change in the connectivity of the atoms.

Example:The rearrangement process in organic synthesis can sometimes lead to epimerization or the formation of entirely new compounds.

Definition:The process of reorganizing the atoms within a molecule, which can lead to the formation of a new isomer or a different chemical structure.