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Why stereochemistry belongs in a compound record

Stereochemical labels can distinguish compounds that share the same elemental formula. They belong in a catalog identity record when the intended structure specifies them.

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A formula match does not resolve every stereochemical question. Compare the source notation and the analytical scope before claiming an exact match. Where a field is incomplete, make that incompleteness visible rather than normalize it away.

Reading checklist

Retain D and L designations
Check residue-level placement
Do not infer stereochemistry from formula alone

Reference: D and L amino acid notation.

Sources and further reading

IUPAC: amino acid and peptide nomenclature

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