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Book SynopsisAny research that uses new organic chemicals, or ones that are not commercially available, will at some time require the synthesis of such compounds. Therefore, organic synthesis is important in many areas of both applied and academic research, from chemistry to biology, biochemistry, and materials science. The third edition of a bestseller, Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry is a guide that explains the basic techniques of organic chemistry, presenting the necessary information for readers to carry out widely used modern organic synthesis reactions. This book is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as industrial organic chemists, particularly those involved in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and other areas of fine chemical research. It provides the novice or nonspecialist with the often difficult-to-find information on reagent properties needed to perform general techniques. With over 80 years combined experience training and developing organic r
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Praise for Previous Editions
"…concise and highly readable … I would recommend this book as an essential purchase for all new research students in the area of organic synthesis"
—Synthesis, June 1995
"This book should be present in every organic chemistry research laboratory…a bargain at the price."
—Chemistry & Industry, July 1995
"Reading this book is like having a thoughtful and smart tutor guiding all your steps in the laboratory…excellent choice.."
—Physical Sciences Educational Reviews
Praise for the Second Edition:"… an essential purchase for all new research students in the area of organic synthesis."
—Synthesis
"This book should be present in every organic chemistry research laboratory…"
—Chemistry & Industry
"Reading this book is like having a thoughtful and smart tutor guiding all your steps in the laboratory … excellent choice."
—Physical Sciences Educational Reviews
Table of ContentsGeneral introduction. Safety. Keeping records of laboratory work. Equipping the laboratory and the bench. Purification and drying of solvents. Reagents: Preparation, purification, and handling. Gases. Vacuum pumps. Carrying out the reaction. Working up the reaction. Purification. Small-scale reactions. Large-scale reactions. Special procedures. Characterization. Troubleshooting: What to do when things don't work. The chemical literature. Appendices. Index.
