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Author:   P G Taylor (The Open University) ,  Lesley E Smart (The Open University) ,  Giles Clark ,  The Open University
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume:   Volume 8
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 26.30cm
Weight:   0.530kg
ISBN:  

9780854046959

ISBN 10:   085404695
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   17 September 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Carbonyl Compounds; Carbonyl Compounds in Context; The Structure of the Carbonyl Group; Nucleophilic Attack at the Carbonyl Group; Conclusion; Part 2 Synthetic Applications of Organometallic Compounds; Organomagnesium Halides; Organolithium and Organosodium Compounds; Organocopper Compounds; Review of the Reactivities of Organometallic Reagents; Organoboron Compounds; Part 3 Radical Reactions in Organic Synthesis; Reactions of Radicals; Radical-Radical Coupling Reactions (Radical Combinations); Radical Chain Reactions; Radical Fragmentation Reactions; An Application; Part 4 Strategy and Methodology in Organic Synthesis; Synthesis in Organic Chemistry; Requirements for Synthesis; Planning a Synthesis; Simple Disconnections: C-X Bonds; Simple Disconnections: C-C Bonds; CD-ROM Activity; Control in Synthesis; Further Factors Affecting the Choice of a Synthetic Route; Synthesis of a Drug; Part 5 Synthesis and Biosynthesis: Terpenes and Steroids; The Laboratory Synthesis of Monoterpenes; A Biochemical Interlude; The Synthesis of Terpenes in Living Systems; The Chemistry of Terpene Biosynthesis; From Triterpenes to Steroids; Case Study: Polymer Chemistry.

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... contains some nice enrichment material not often found in standard works. -- CHOICE, May 2003 CHOICE I recommend this well-presented text for independent learning. -- Education in Chemistry, September 2003 Education in Chemistry ... suitable for use as supplementary reading material for first-year undergraduates ... impressive ... The use of color illustrations throughout the text is very eye-catching ... I am happy to recommend this book to libraries ... -- The Chemical Educator, Vol 8, No 5, 2003, p 343-344 Chemical Educator Very stimulating...Excellent support materials for most undergraduate chemistry courses. -- Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 2 (David Ruddick) Reviews (Formally Physical Sciences Educational Reviews) NO LONGER RUNNING

... contains some nice enrichment material not often found in standard works. -- CHOICE, May 2003 Choice I recommend this well-presented text for independent learning. -- Education in Chemistry, September 2003 Education in Chemistry ... suitable for use as supplementary reading material for first-year undergraduates ... impressive ... The use of color illustrations throughout the text is very eye-catching ... I am happy to recommend this book to libraries ... -- The Chemical Educator, Vol 8, No 5, 2003, p 343-344 Chemical Educator Very stimulating...Excellent support materials for most undergraduate chemistry courses. -- Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 2 (David Ruddick) Physical Sciences Educational Reviews

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