The importance of stereochemistry in toxicology lies in the fact that enantiomers and diastereomers can have different toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic properties. For instance, one enantiomer of a drug might be therapeutic, while the other could be toxic. This is because the interaction of molecules with biological targets, such as enzymes and receptors, is often stereospecific. Therefore, understanding the stereochemical nature of a compound can help predict its potential toxic effects.
