Nature 168, 271 - 272 (18 August 1951); doi:10.1038/168271a0

Determination of the Absolute Configuration of Optically Active Compounds by Means of X-Rays

J. M. BIJVOET, A. F. PEERDEMAN & A. J. van BOMMEL

van 't Hoff Laboratory, University of Utrecht

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