Synthesis of Mono and Di Methyl Tartrates

Author: Peterson, Barry Wayne

Year: 1964

Degree: Bachelor's thesis

Advisor: Niemann, Carl G.

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Chemistry

DOI: 10.7907/hv66-jp85

Abstract

Procedures were developed to synthesize as easily and cheaply as possible various optically active tartaric acid methyl esters for use in studies of enzymatic hydrolysis. The compounds prepared were d and l dimethyl tartrate and l monomethyl tartrate free from diester. Purity was checked by chromatographic and melting point tests.

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