| Author |
Hoff, J. H. van 't (Jacobus Henricus), 1852-1911 |
| Title |
Voorstel tot uitbreiding der tegenwoordig in de scheikunde gebruikte structuur-formules in de ruimte
Benevens een daarmeê samenhangende opmerking omtrent het verband tusschen optisch actief vermogen en chemische constitutie van organische verbindingen
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| Credits |
Wouter Franssen
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| Summary |
"Voorstel tot uitbreiding der tegenwoordig in de scheikunde gebruikte structuur-formules in de ruimte; benevens een daarmee samenhangende opmerking omtrent het verband tusschen optisch actief vermogen en chemische constitutie van organische verbindingen" by J. H. van 't Hoff is a scientific publication that was likely written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the limitations of current structural formulas in chemistry and proposes new models to better explain isomerism and the relationship between molecular structure and optical activity in organic compounds. In this work, van 't Hoff argues that existing structural formulas do not adequately account for certain cases of isomerism, particularly those involving carbon compounds with asymmetrical carbon atoms. He introduces the idea of depicting carbon atoms in three-dimensional space, which allows for a clearer representation of molecular relationships and interactions. The text delves into specific examples of organic compounds, detailing how this three-dimensional approach can predict different optical activities and isomeric forms that are not represented in traditional two-dimensional formulas. Ultimately, van 't Hoff's proposals set the stage for a deeper understanding of molecular structure and behavior in chemistry, paving the way for future developments in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
QD: Science: Chemistry
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| Subject |
Stereochemistry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66255 |
| Release Date |
Sep 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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