Z configuration

Definition

In organic chemistry, the Z configuration denotes the arrangement around a double bond where the highest priority groups on each carbon are on the same side. This designation is part of the E,Z system for describing alkene stereochemistry, which is crucial for understanding molecule shapes and reactivity.

Related terms

E Configuration: The arrangement around a double bond where the highest priority groups are on opposite sides.

Stereochemistry:

The study of the three-dimensional arrangements of atoms within molecules and how this influences chemical reactions and properties.

Priority Rules (Cahn: Ingold-Prelog Rules) - A set of rules used to determine the order of precedence of groups attached to a chiral center or double bond, essential for assigning E or Z configurations