Molecular Rearrangements in Organic Synthesis

Designed for practitioners of organic synthesis, this book helps chemists understand and take advantage of rearrangement reactions to enhance the synthesis of useful chemical compounds. Provides ready access to the genesis, mechanisms, and synthetic utility of rearrangement reactionsEmphasizes strategic synthetic planning and implementationCovers 20 different rearrangement reactionsIncludes applications for synthesizing compounds useful as natural products, medicinal compounds, functional materials, and physical organic chemistry