University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (11): 290-292.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202303042

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Discussion on the Formula and Units for the Specific Rotation

Shouyun Yu()   

  • Received:2023-03-13 Accepted:2023-04-28 Published:2023-05-11
  • Contact: Shouyun Yu E-mail:yushouyun@nju.edu.cn

Abstract:

Due to the inconsistence of the formula and units for the specific rotation in organic chemistry textbooks, the well-established formula and units for the specific rotation are given.

Key words: Specific rotation, Optical rotation, Asymmetric synthesis