Natural epinephrine [sigma]D=-50 degrees, is used medicinally. It's enantiomer is medically worthless and is, in fact, toxic. You a pharmacist, are given a solution said to contain 1 g of epinephrine in 20 mL of liquid, but the optical purity is not specified. You place it in a polarimeter tube (10-cm tube) and get a reading of -2.5 degrees. What is the optical purity of the sample? Is it safe to use medicinally (Why or why not)?
the equation is.....
specific rotation= observed rotation/ concentration (g/mL)*length (dm)
I usually don't have a problem with these, but I'm not sure where to start with this one...
Thank you so much!!
the equation is.....
specific rotation= observed rotation/ concentration (g/mL)*length (dm)
I usually don't have a problem with these, but I'm not sure where to start with this one...
Thank you so much!!