ISSN:
1572-9001
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Circular dichroism (CD) in the vibrational transitions of three different series of molecules-namely, phenylcarbinols, carboxylic acids, and oxiranes-containing the benzene group is measured. It is found that a benzene-group vibration, where the hydrogen atoms in the meta and para positions vibrate in a concerted semicircular path, gives rise to CD that is consistent with the molecular stereochemistry. This observation provides a practical approach to the use of the benzene group as a probe of molecular chirality.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00674263
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