Separation of Optical Isomers by Solvent Extraction

Author

George Truett McCloud, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

12-1964

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Chemistry

Major Professor

N.S. Bowman

Committee Members

George K. Schweitzer, Jerome F. Eastham

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop a solvent extraction method to resolve optical isomers. Earlier work²⁵ done in this laboratory has indicated that partial resolution had been obtained by using D(+)-diisopropyl tartrate and water as the immiscible solvent system. Further work done by the author indicates that this method can be used to partially resolve racemic modifications. Before this method is discussed in detail, a summary of the known methods of resolution should be presented.

Recommended Citation

McCloud, George Truett, "Separation of Optical Isomers by Solvent Extraction. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1964.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/3215