Of the stereoisomers described in the two problems above, (-)-menthol ([a]D = -51) and ( +)-neomenthol ([a]D

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Of the stereoisomers described in the two problems above, (-)-menthol ([a]D = -51) and ( +)-neomenthol ([a]D = +21) are the major constituents in mentha oil, their main natural source. The menthol-neomenthol mixture in a natural sample of mentha oil exhibits [a]D = -33. What are the percentages of menthol and neomenthol in this oil?
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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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