Long description:

Organic Syntheses Based on Named Reactions: A Practical Encyclopedic Guide to Over 800 Transformations, 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.

• A concise reference guide that covers over 800 established name reactions that are used by organic chemists in synthesis and functional group transformations.
• Provides important information on each reaction including background, mechanism, references, and experimental procedure, a rare feature to books in this area.
• Diverse and detailed indexes enable readers to search and find information that is useful in their studies and research

Table of Contents:

An Overview of Synthesis-Related Name Reactions
Name Reactions A-Z
Greek Alphabet
Functional Groups
Important Organic Ring Systems
Common Protecting Groups (Implementation and Removal
List of Important Solvents Used in Organic Synthesis
The 20 Common Amino Acids
List of Abbreviations
Index