Cahn–Ingold–Prelog Priority Rules - Steps For Naming

Steps For Naming

The steps for naming molecules using the CIP system are often presented as:

  1. Identification of stereocenters and double bonds
  2. Assignment of priorities to the groups attached to each stereocenter or double-bonded atom
  3. Assignment of R/S and E/Z descriptors

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