Organic Syntheses Based on Name Reactions - A Practical Encyclopedic Guide to Nearly 800 Transformations

Organic Syntheses Based on Named Reactions, Fourth Edition is an indispensable reference companion for chemistry students and researchers. The book provides an overview of name reactions based on reaction types and products formed and presents schemes, procedures and references in a simple, one-page format that offers a brief, representative procedure for each name reaction. The book is illustrated with real synthetic examples from literature, with about 3,400 references to primary literature that direct users to additional information. Extensive indexes (name, reagent, reaction) and a very useful functional group transformation index help the reader fully navigate this extensive collection of important reactions.

With its comprehensive coverage, superb organization and quality of presentation, this new edition belongs on the shelf of every organic chemist.

• Covers new examples of known reactions, particularly their asymmetric versions, new reactions