Chemist no. 61 of 350 · Organic

Derek Barton

1918-1998United KingdomNobel Chemistry 1969

Conformational analysis

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Conformational Analysis: How Derek Barton Linked 3D Shape to Reactivity

Understand Derek Barton's conformational analysis: axial and equatorial bonds, A-values, steroids, E2 elimination in menthyl chloride and exam points for JAM, NET and GATE.

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Biography

Sir Derek Barton: The Chemist Who Taught Molecules to Have Shape

Biography of Sir Derek Barton: Kent childhood, Imperial College, conformational analysis, Barton reactions, Nobel Prize 1969, Gif-sur-Yvette and Texas A&M.

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