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Structural Elucidation

Meaning

Structural Elucidation is the rigorous analytical process of precisely determining the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, including the identification of all chemical bonds, stereochemistry, and functional groups. In the context of hormonal health and compounding, this technique is critically applied to confirm the exact chemical structure of bioidentical hormones, their metabolites, and related therapeutic compounds. This high level of chemical certainty is non-negotiable for ensuring that a synthesized hormone possesses the correct molecular configuration required to bind to its specific receptor and elicit the intended biological action.