ORGANIC SYNTHESIS

• Main Author: Smith, Michael B. 1946- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill 1994
• Subjects: Organic compounds > Synthesis
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• Physical Description: xxx, 1595 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 0070487162

Written for a graduate or possibly senior level first organic course in synthesis/reactions for students in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or pharmacy, Organic Synthesis provides in one text a review of basic techniques and tools of organic chemistry as well as a thorough introduction to the synthesis process. The focus of the book is on familiarizing the student with the reactions necessary for synthesis, identifying and developing the strategies and methods of doing synthesis as well as developing the mental processes which must be used in planning and executing a synthesis, and then doing the synthesis. The text includes a unique chapter containing total synthesis done by students along with instructor commentaries as examples of approaches and potential pitfalls to synthesis.