Molecular Optical Activity and the Chiral Discriminations

This book, first published in 1982, presents a comprehensive introduction to studies of the singular chemical and physical properties of chiral molecules, both organic and inorganic.

Stephen F. Mason (Author)

9780521105637, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 March 2009

284 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.42 kg

This book, first published in 1982, presents a comprehensive introduction to studies of the singular chemical and physical properties of chiral molecules, both organic and inorganic. The topics discussed include the physical basis of the optical activity and the selective interactions of chiral molecules, and the general principles underlying enantiomer separation and asymmetric synthesis. In addition, the successive stages in the development of structural theory that were dependent upon the study of optically active materials are briefly surveyed.

1. Introduction
2. Optical rotatory dispersion and circular dichroism
3. General mechanisms for optical activity
4. The symmetric chromophore in a chiral molecular environment
5. Inherent dissymmetry
6. Dimers and polymers
7. Chiral transition-metal complexes
8. Vibration optical activity
9. The characterisation of chiral structures
10. Enantiomeric discrimination
11. Chiral energy discrimination.

Subject Areas: Physical chemistry [PNR]