Mechanism and Synthesis [With CDROM]

by Open University

Book Overview

This book pursues possible strategies for synthesising mainly organic compounds, particularly those of interest to the health sector and related industries. Topics covered include addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones; the use of organometallic reagents to form carbon-carbon bonds (eg Grignard reagents); and radical reactions, including selectivity and chain reactions. Retrosynthetic analysis is introduced as a strategy for developing syntheses,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085404695X
• ISBN13: 9780854046959
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.1" x 10.5"