Computational Organic Chemistry

By Steven M. Bachrach

" This book] collects together, largely for the first time, a series of chapters dedicated to all the ways in which molecular modeling/computational chemistry can impact organic chemistry." -Christopher J. Cramer, author of Essentials ofComputational Chemistry: Theories and Models Computational Organic Chemistry provides a practical overview of the ways in which computational modeling methods and applications can be used in organic chemistry to predict the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. After a concise survey of computational methods, the book presents in-depth case studies that show how various computational methods have provided critical insight into the nature of organic mechanisms. With a focus on methodologies, this unique resource: * Discusses simple molecular properties, pericyclic reactions, carbenes and radicals, anion chemistry, solvent effects, and more * Features sidebars that offer a personal look at some of the leading practitioners in the field * Conveys the strengths and limitations of each method, so that readers develop a feel for the correct "tool" to use in the context of a specific problem * Further informs readers with a supporting Web site that provides links to materials cited and features a blog that discusses and provides links to new relevant articles at www.trinity.edu/sbachrac/coc/ This is a great reference for practicing physical organic and computational chemists, as well as a thought-provoking textbook for graduate-level courses in computational chemistry and organic chemistry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471713422
• ISBN13: 9780471713425
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"