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This is a detailed description of the general principles and strategies used to solve problems concerning the chemical synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Table of Contents
GENERAL APPROACHES TO THE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYNTHETIC PROBLEMS.

The Basis for Retrosynthetic Analysis.

Transform-Based Strategies.

Structure-Based and Topological Strategies.

Stereochemical Strategies.

Functional Group-Based and Other Strategies.

Concurrent Use of Several Strategies.

SPECIFIC PATHWAYS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF COMPLEX MOLECULES.

Macrocyclic Structures.

Heterocyclic Structures.

Sesquiterpenoids.

Polycyclic Isoprenoids.

Prostanoids.

Leukotrienes and Other Bioactive Polyenes.

GUIDE TO THE ORIGINAL LITERATURE OF MULTISTEP SYNTHESIS.

Index.

The Logic of Chemical Synthesis

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 5 September 1995
      ISBN-13 9780471115946
      978-0471115946
      ISBN-10 0471115940
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      Organic chemistry

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is a detailed description of the general principles and strategies used to solve problems concerning the chemical synthesis of complex organic molecules.

      Table of Contents
      GENERAL APPROACHES TO THE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SYNTHETIC PROBLEMS.

      The Basis for Retrosynthetic Analysis.

      Transform-Based Strategies.

      Structure-Based and Topological Strategies.

      Stereochemical Strategies.

      Functional Group-Based and Other Strategies.

      Concurrent Use of Several Strategies.

      SPECIFIC PATHWAYS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF COMPLEX MOLECULES.

      Macrocyclic Structures.

      Heterocyclic Structures.

      Sesquiterpenoids.

      Polycyclic Isoprenoids.

      Prostanoids.

      Leukotrienes and Other Bioactive Polyenes.

      GUIDE TO THE ORIGINAL LITERATURE OF MULTISTEP SYNTHESIS.

      Index.

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