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Who developed the DL system of nomenclature for optical isomers?
Who developed the DL system of nomenclature for optical isomers?
In which area of chemistry is the DL system mainly used?
In which area of chemistry is the DL system mainly used?
What type of compounds is the DL system of nomenclature used for?
What type of compounds is the DL system of nomenclature used for?
When was the DL system of nomenclature developed?
When was the DL system of nomenclature developed?
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Why is the DL system considered a relative nomenclature?
Why is the DL system considered a relative nomenclature?
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Study Notes
Nomenclature of Optical Isomers
- The DL system of nomenclature was developed by Fischer and Mosanott around 1900
- The DL system is used for naming optical active compounds
- The DL system is commonly used in sugar chemistry and optically active polyhydric carbonyl compounds
- The DL system is a relative nomenclature because it is based on the configuration of all molecules
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Learn about the DL system of nomenclature, developed by Fischer and Mosanott, used for naming optical active compounds, particularly in sugar chemistry and optically active polyhydric carbonyl compounds.
