Chiral Methyl Groups
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Alton Meister
Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York
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This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Analysis of Chiral Methyl Groups
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Synthesis of Chiral Methyl Groups
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Biochemical Applications of Chiral Methyl Groups
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Conclusion
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