Racemic Mixture (Racemate)
Paired Concept:
Scalemic Mixture |
Enantiopure
Definition: A 1:1 mixture of enantiomers.
Context: Common synthetic outcome; may require resolution or chiral switching.
Example: Racemic thalidomide.
Related Terms: Conglomerate, Racemic Compound.
Reference: FDA Policy on Stereoisomeric Drugs (1992).
