CHM 251 Stereochemistry Part 11: Calculating Specific Rotation & Enantiomeric Excess

A polarimeter will measure how light rotates through a chiral molecule.  Does the molecule rotate light left or right handed?  The concentration of the organic molecule, the size of the polarimeter cell, and the optical activity can be used to determine the specific rotation of the substance.  This is one of many videos found within the "Stereochemistry" lecture series.  The complete set of videos can be found by clicking the following link:  CHM 251:  Stereochemistry

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