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In dealing with chiral molecules, the natural-products chemist must be knowledgeable in several areas of stereochemistry. This brief survey will serve for simple situations and as a source of references for more complex molecules.
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Silverstein, R.M. Chirality in insect communication. J Chem Ecol 14, 1981–2004 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01014245
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