Vibrational Raman optical activity of simple amino acids

Gargaro, A.R., Barron, L.D. and Hecht, L. (1993) Vibrational Raman optical activity of simple amino acids. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 24(2), pp. 91-96. (doi: 10.1002/jrs.1250240206)

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Abstract

The vibrational Raman optical activity (ROA) spectra of the simple amino acids L-serine, L-cysteine, L-valine, L-threonine and L-isoleucine in aqueous solution between 600 and 1600 cm−1 measured in backscattering are presented and discussed. Complete vibrational assignments are suggested for serine and cysteine and limited assignments for the others. Bands originating in Cα*H deformations and the symmetric CO2− stretch appear to provide the best signatures for stereochemical studies. The results show that ROA provides a new perspective on amino acid conformation in aqueous solution.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hecht, Dr Lutz and Barron, Professor Laurence
Authors: Gargaro, A.R., Barron, L.D., and Hecht, L.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Journal of Raman Spectroscopy
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0377-0486
ISSN (Online):1097-4555

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