Asymmetric amplification in amino acid sublimation involving racemic compound to conglomerate conversion

A straightforward unprecedented sublimation protocol that reveals both conversion of a racemic compound into a racemic conglomerate and subsequent enantioenrichment has been developed for the proteinogenic amino acid valine. The phenomenon has been observed in closed and open systems, providing insi...

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2011-01, Vol.47 (2), p.671-673
Main Authors: Viedma, Cristóbal, Noorduin, Wim L, Ortiz, José E, de Torres, Trinidad, Cintas, Pedro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
Stereoisomerism
Valine - chemistry
X-Ray Diffraction
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Summary:A straightforward unprecedented sublimation protocol that reveals both conversion of a racemic compound into a racemic conglomerate and subsequent enantioenrichment has been developed for the proteinogenic amino acid valine. The phenomenon has been observed in closed and open systems, providing insight into asymmetric amplification mechanisms under presumably prebiotic conditions.
ISSN:1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c0cc04271d