Mechanism and synthesis

This book pursues possible strategies for synthesising mainly organic compounds, particularly those of interest to the health sector and related industries, This book pursues possible strategies for synthesising mainly organic compounds, particularly those of interest to the health sector and relate...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clark, Giles
Corporate Author: The Open University
Other Authors: Smart, Lesley E., Taylor, P.G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry 2007
Series:The molecular world
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Collection: RSC eBook Collection 1968-2009 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1 Carbonyl Compounds
  • Carbonyl Compounds in Context
  • The Structure of the Carbonyl Group
  • Nucleophilic Attack at the Carbonyl Group
  • Conclusion
  • Part 2 Synthetic Applications of Organometallic Compounds
  • Organomagnesium Halides
  • Organolithium and Organosodium Compounds
  • Organocopper Compounds
  • Review of the Reactivities of Organometallic Reagents
  • Organoboron Compounds
  • Part 3 Radical Reactions in Organic Synthesis
  • Reactions of Radicals
  • Radical-Radical Coupling Reactions (Radical Combinations)
  • Radical Chain Reactions
  • Radical Fragmentation Reactions
  • An Application
  • Part 4 Strategy and Methodology in Organic Synthesis
  • Synthesis in Organic Chemistry
  • Requirements for Synthesis
  • Planning a Synthesis
  • Simple Disconnections: C-X Bonds
  • Simple Disconnections: C-C Bonds
  • CD-ROM Activity
  • Control in Synthesis
  • Further Factors Affecting the Choice of a Synthetic Route
  • Synthesis of a Drug
  • Part 5 Synthesis and Biosynthesis: Terpenes and Steroids
  • The Laboratory Synthesis of Monoterpenes
  • A Biochemical Interlude
  • The Synthesis of Terpenes in Living Systems
  • The Chemistry of Terpene Biosynthesis
  • From Triterpenes to Steroids
  • Case Study: Polymer Chemistry