The astrochemical observatory: The interaction between helium and the chiral molecule propylene oxide

The observation of propylene oxide, one of the simplest organic chiral molecules, in the interstellar space rep-resents a remarkable discovery for the astrochemistry community. In this work, we report the study of the full anisotropic interaction between helium and propylene oxide through both a qua...

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Main Authors: Albernaz, Alessandra F., Barreto, Patricia R. P., Aquilanti, Vincenzo, Lombardi, Andrea, Palazzetti, Federico, Pirani, Fernando
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrochemistry
Chemical industry
Helium
Interstellar chemistry
Interstellar space
Molecular beams
Organic chemistry
Propylene oxide
Quantum chemistry
Selectivity
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Summary:The observation of propylene oxide, one of the simplest organic chiral molecules, in the interstellar space rep-resents a remarkable discovery for the astrochemistry community. In this work, we report the study of the full anisotropic interaction between helium and propylene oxide through both a quantum chemical and a phenomenological approach. This information is mandatory for the interpretation of molecular beam experiments on the stereodirectional selectivity of chiral origin and recognition.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.5079060