Organic Synthesis
The Disconnection Approach
2. Edition November 2008
342 Pages, Softcover
Textbook
Short Description
In retrosynthetic analysis, a chemist will start with the structure of their target molecule and progressively cut bonds to create simpler molecules. This disconnection approach to synthesis is now a fundamental part of every organic synthesis course. Brimming with new examples, synthetic pathways, and updated material to reflect 25 years of advances in organic synthesis, this fully revised and updated second edition of the classic textbook introduces this important technique to help final year undergraduates and postgraduate organic chemistry students design their own organic syntheses.
Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach is the long-awaited second edition of a classic textbook; the first to provide a structured course in retrosynthesis- now an important technique used by generations of organic chemists. Now fully revised and updated with a modern look, 25 years of advances in organic synthesis are reflected with the addition of new examples and synthetic pathways. Additional material has been added to take the student to the level required by the bestselling sequel, "Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control" and the later chapters have extensive new material based on courses that the authors give to chemists in the pharmaceutical industry.
