5. Chirality
R and S Configuration
57PRACTICE PROBLEM
The structure of arformoterol, a drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is shown below. Determine the absolute configuration of the asymmetric centers in the structure.
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The structure of arformoterol, a drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is shown below. Determine the absolute configuration of the asymmetric centers in the structure.