What Does VOA Stand For?
VOA stands for Vibrational Optical Activity
Vibrational Optical Activity (VOA) refers to the phenomenon where molecular vibrations lead to the differential absorbance of circular polarized light. This property is utilized in the study of chiral molecules, providing insights into their structural characteristics and interactions. VOA techniques are valuable in various fields, including chemistry and biochemistry, for applications such as stereochemical analysis and the identification of complex biological substances.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym