Optical rotatory power. I—A theoretical calculation for a molecule containing only isotropic refractive centres

摘要: Ever since the time of van’t Hoff and Le Bel number investigations dependent on optical activity, or attempting to elucidate has been very great, it is remarkable that, even at present time, there no theoretical formula which gives relation between magnitude rotation chemical structure molecule concerned. The communication supplies this want with regard simplest asymmetric type: four different groups attached one central atom. Various special hypothese have postulated explain but a few investigators shown quite definitely that necessity for any these hypotheses. Born* Oseen independently if dissymmetric structure, ordinary refractive properties atoms will account an rotation. Gray* de Mallemann attempted calculations formulae retatory power basis. However, not possible condense numerous algebraic terms occur in calculaations into compact form.