HO, NH2 (S)-alanine [a] = +8.5 mp = 297 °C

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The amino acid (S)-alanine has the physical characteristics listed under the structure.

What is the optical rotation of a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-alanine?

HO,
NH2
(S)-alanine
[a] = +8.5
mp = 297 °C
Transcribed Image Text:HO, NH2 (S)-alanine [a] = +8.5 mp = 297 °C
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Racemic mixture is made by mixing equal amount of (R) and (S) isomers. Thus the optical rotation will be addition of R and S.

 

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