12-22-02 01:59
No 391677
hi,
concerning oxidation of maleic and fumaric acid, one of
those gives meso-tartaric acid, the other one d,l-tartaric
acid (=racemate). which gives which? i need this to understand
an old text on the oxidation of piperinic acid.
the way i read the text it's:
fumaric gives meso
maleic gives racemate
but i'm not sure
thx!
(Moderator)
12-22-02 06:57
No 391722
When oxidized with permagnate, fumaric gives racemic tartaric acid, and maleic gives meso-tartaric acid
(Hive Addict)
12-22-02 07:33
No 391729
exactly the other way round than what i thought...
