Conformer

Definition

A conformer is one of the possible spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule that can be interconverted by rotation around single bonds. Unlike isomers, conformers are not separable as they are in constant flux, flipping between configurations.

Related terms

Stereochemistry:

The study of the spatial arrangements of atoms in molecules and their effects on chemical properties.

Isomer:

Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

Rotation barrier: The energy required to overcome the resistance to rotation around a single bond, influencing conformer stability