The Optical Rotating Power of Organic Substances and Its Practical Applications
Published by Easton: The Chemical Pub. Co, 1902
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Landolt's 1902 book, The Optical Rotating Power of Organic Substances and Its Practical Applications (Das optische Drehungsvermà gen organischer Substanzen und seine praktische Anwendungen), builds upon his earlier work to offer a more mature and comprehensive treatment of optical rotation, firmly establishing it as both a fundamental scientific phenomenon and a practical analytical tool. The book is notable for its detailed treatment of the phenomenon of optical rotation in organic substances. Landolt meticulously examines the factors influencing optical activity, including molecular structure, temperature, concentration, solvent effects, and wavelength of light. His systematic approach provided a foundation for modern studies in stereochemistry and chiroptical phenomena. A major focus of the 1902 book is the application of optical rotation to real-world problems. This includes: (1) Quality control in industrial chemistry: Landolt highlights the use of polarimetry to determine the purity of organic compounds, especially sugars and essential oils. Pharmaceutical analysis: He emphasizes how optical rotation can be used to monitor and control the production of optically active drugs and natural products. (2) Food and beverage industry: The text discusses applications in the sugar and alcohol industries, where optical rotation is used to measure concentrations and detect adulteration. (3) Improved Instrumentation and Techniques: By 1902, advances in polarimetry had made the method more accurate and widely accessible. Landolt incorporates these developments, describing practical aspects of polarimetry, calibration methods, and the interpretation of results. This made the book an invaluable resource for chemists and industrial practitioners. The book reflects the growing understanding of chirality, particularly the connection between molecular asymmetry and optical activity. Landolt integrates the theoretical developments in stereochemistry that had emerged since his earlier work, including the contributions of van 't Hoff, Le Bel, and Fischer. Orig. Cloth, Fine, exLibrary Hill Library, St. Paul.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Optical Rotating Power of Organic Substances and Its Practical Applications
- Author
- Landolt, Hans
- Publisher
- Easton: The Chemical Pub. Co
- Publication year
- 1902
- Condition
- Fine
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
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- Chemistry
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