Questions and Answers
Who developed the DL system of nomenclature for optical isomers?
Fischer and Mosanott
In which area of chemistry is the DL system mainly used?
Sugar chemistry
What type of compounds is the DL system of nomenclature used for?
Optically active compounds
When was the DL system of nomenclature developed?
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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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