Understanding the Naming Conventions of Epoxides: R and S Omission Explained

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The discussion clarifies that the naming conventions for epoxides often omit the R and S designations due to the presence of a racemic mixture of cis isomers. This omission occurs because the stereochemistry does not affect the overall identity of the compound when both CH groups are positioned on the same side. The participants emphasize that the structural representation is crucial for understanding the molecule's properties, despite the simplified naming. This highlights the importance of context in chemical nomenclature.

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for this epoxide, I don't understand why the R and S part are omitted from the name?? If both of the CH groups were on the back side, it would be a different molecule, yet have the same name??
 

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As discussed at chemicalforums, it's possible that the drawing is meant to represent a racemic mixture of cis isomers.
 

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