Author : Michinori Oki
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642510248
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Chemistry of Rotational Isomers by : Michinori Oki
Download or read book The Chemistry of Rotational Isomers written by Michinori Oki and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rotation about the Carbon-Carbon single bond is generally regarded to be unrestricted. About 50 years ago, rotational isomers were found to exhibit optical activity: substituted biphenyl derivatives. However, the author has investigated other classes of compounds that have stable rotational isomers at room temperature. These compounds can serve as models for studying very weak intermolecular interactions, that are difficult to observe. Even diastereotopic groups show different chemical reactivity. From the contents: The "Free Rotation Concept" - Rotamer Populations - Barriers to Rotation - Reactivity of Rotational Isomers.