Read more
This book illustrates and teaches the finer details of the tactics and strategies employed in the synthesis of organic molecules. As well as providing model answers to the problems, the book discusses, in detail, the reasons why particular strategies are chosen, and why, in given circumstances, alternative methods or routes may or may not be appropriate. As such it could be used as a stand alone volume for the teaching of organic chemistry with a modern and appropriate emphasis on synthesis. Extensive cross referencing to Principles of Organic Synthesis allows the two books to be used as companion volumes.
List of contents
Chemical Thermodynamics. Molecular Structure. Chemical Kinetics. Mechanism. Stereochemistry. Formation of Carbon-carbon Bonds. Formation of Aliphatic Carbon-carbon Bonds. Pericyclic Reactions. Formation of Aliphatic Carbon-nitrogen Bonds. Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution. Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution. Aromatic Diazonium Salts. Molecular Rearrangements. Reagents Containing Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon or Boron. Photochemical Reactions. Free-radical Reactions. Organotransition Metal Reagents. Oxidation. Reduction. The Syntheses of Five- and Six-membered Heterocyclic Compounds. The Syntheses of Some Naturally Occurring Compounds.
About the author
Coxon; James M. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand,Gerrard; J.A. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Summary
Using the problems featured in "Principles of Organic Synthesis", this book illustrates the details of the tactics and strategies employed in the synthesis of organic molecules. Providing model answers to the problems, it discusses the reasons why particular strategies are chosen, and why, alternative methods may or may not be appropriate.
