The synthesis of precursors and chiral intermediates of lipoic acid

This thesis describes the synthesis of optically active precursors and intermediates to enantiomers of lipoic acid - a biologically important molecule present in almost all living organisms. Chapter 1 comprises an up-to-date review of the information gained about lipoic acid since its discovery in 1...

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Main Author: Howes, David Anthony
Published: University of Warwick 1981
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.258296