Quinone Methides / Wiley Series of Reactive Intermediates (PDF)

Multidisciplinary perspectives and approaches to quinone
methides research

The Wiley Series on Reactive Intermediates in Chemistry and
Biology investigates reactive intermediates from the broadest
possible range of disciplines. The contributions in each volume
offer readers fresh insights into the latest findings, emerging
applications, and ongoing research in the field from a diverse
perspective.

This inaugural volume in the series, Quinone Methides,
represents the first book devoted to this fascinating and useful
intermediate. The authors of this work reflect the many disciplines
and approaches to quinone methides research. The volume therefore
covers a broad range of topics, including theoretical treatments,
generation and detection of intermediates, characterization and
applications in chemistry and biochemistry, and biological
reactivity. Among the chapters are:

* Photochemical generation and characterization of quinone
methides

* Quinone methide stabilization by metal complexation

* Self-immolative dendrimers based on quinone methides

* Characterization of quinone methides by spectral global fitting
and 13C labeling

* Formation and reactions of xenobiotic quinone methides in
biology

* Quinone methides in lignification

With this collection of topics, readers already familiar with
quinone methides have the opportunity to advance their own research
by discovering new inspiration and opportunities in allied areas.
Moreover, the range of topics and perspectives covered make this
volume accessible to readers with a broad range of interests,
including organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry,
biotechnology, and pharmaceutics.