Feb 17, 2007 09:57
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English term
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Karin and Folke Nettelblad (Folia Textproduktion HB) 
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giving the product in 97% in enantiomeric excess
English
Science
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
The text is a patent application on an enantiomeric synthesis method.
"The reaction proceeds within 5 minutes giving the (R)-alcohol in 97% in enantiomeric excess."
Would you say that the figure 97% refers to the total yield or to the enantiomeric excess?
"The reaction proceeds within 5 minutes giving the (R)-alcohol in 97% in enantiomeric excess."
Would you say that the figure 97% refers to the total yield or to the enantiomeric excess?
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in 97% enantiomeric excess
Althiugh the phraee has an error, I would say they are referring to the level of enantimeric excess, not the overall yield.
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Note added at 8 mins (2007-02-17 10:05:29 GMT)
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Therefore the percentage term refers to the enantiomeric excess (97% - R) and not rhe yield of the racemic mixture.
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Note added at 9 mins (2007-02-17 10:06:21 GMT)
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Typos seem to be in fashion today!!!
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Note added at 8 mins (2007-02-17 10:05:29 GMT)
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Therefore the percentage term refers to the enantiomeric excess (97% - R) and not rhe yield of the racemic mixture.
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Note added at 9 mins (2007-02-17 10:06:21 GMT)
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Typos seem to be in fashion today!!!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks! That's what I thought, but I wanted to eliminate any doubt. "
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