Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Synthesis / Postgraduate Chemistry Series (ePub)

Organic chemistry is a core part of the chemistry curricula, and
advanced levels texts often obscure the essential framework
underlying and uniting the vast numbers of reactions as a result of
the high level of detail presented. The material in this book is
condensed into a manageable text of 350 pages and presented in a
clear and logical fashion, focusing purely on the basics of the
subject without going through exhaustive detail or repetitive
examples. The book aims to bridge the gap between undergraduate
organic chemistry textbooks and advanced level textbooks, beginning
with a basic introductory course and arranging the reaction
mechanisms according to an ascending order of difficulty. As such,
the author believes the book will be excellent primer for advanced
postgraduates

Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Synthesis is written from
the point of view of the synthetic organic chemist, enabling
students and researchers to understand and expand on reactions
covered in foundation courses, and to apply them in a practical
context by designing syntheses. As a further aid to the practical
research student, the content is organized according to the
conditions under which a reaction is executed rather than by the
types of mechanisms. Particular emphasis is placed on controlling
stereospecificity and regiospecificity.

Topics covered include:

* Transition metal mediated carbon-carbon bond formation
reactions

* Use of stabilized carbanions, ylides and enamines for
carbon-carbon bond formation reactions,

* Advanced level use of oxidation and reduction reagents in
synthesis.

As a modern text, this book stands out from its competitors due
to its comprehensive coverage of recently published research. The
book contains specific examples from the latest literature,
covering modern reactions and the latest procedural modifications.
The focus on contemporary and synthetically useful reactions
ensures that the contents are specifically relevant and attractive
to postgraduate students and industrial organic chemists.