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Modern Organic Synthesis

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ISBN-10: 0716772663

ISBN-13: 9780716772668

Edition: 2006

Authors: George S. Zweifel, Michael H. Nantz

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Taking a reagent-based approach, 'An Introduction to Organic Synthesis' clearly presents the fundamental principles of this challenging subject in a clear manner that avoids overwhelming students.
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Book details

List price: $100.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: W. H. Freeman & Company
Publication date: 3/17/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 504
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.530
Language: English

Synthetic Design
Retrosynthetic Design
Reversal of the Carbonyl Group Polarity (Umpolung)
Steps in Planning a Synthesis
Choice of Sythetic Method
Domino Reactions
Computer-Assisted Retrosynthetic Analysis
Stereochemical Considerations in Planning Synthesis
Conformational Analysis
Evaluation of Nonbonded Interactions
Six-Member Hetercyclic Systems
Polycyclic Ring Systems
Cyclohexyl Systems with sp2-Hybridized Atoms
Significant Energy Difference
Computer-Assisted Molecular Modeling
Reactivity and Product Determination as a Function of Conformation
The Concept of Protecting Functional Groups
Protection of NH Groups
Protection of OH Groups of Alcohols
Protection of Diols as Acetals
Protection of Carbonyl Groups in Aldehydes and Ketones
Protection of the Carboxyl Group
Protection of Double Bonds
Protection of Triple Bonds
Functional Group Transformations: Oxidation and Reduction
Oxidation of Alcohols to Aldehydes and Ketones
Reagents and Procedures of Alcohol Oxidation
Chemoselective Agents for Oxidizing Alcohols
Oxidation of Acyloins
Oxidation of Tertiary Allylic Alcohols
Oxidative Procedures to Carboxylic Acids
Allylic Oxidation of Alkenes
Terminology for Reduction of Carbonyl Compounds
Nucleophilic Reducing Agents
Electrophilic Reducing Agents
Regio- and Chemoselective Agents
Diastereoselective Reductions of Cyclic Ketones
Inversion of Secondary Alcohol Stereochemistry
Diastereofacial Selectivity in Acyclic Systems
Enantioselective Reductions
Functional Group Transformations: The Chemistry of Carbon-Carbon pi-Bonds and Related Reactions
Reactions of Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds
Reactions of Carbon-Carbon Triple Bonds
Formation of Carbon-Carbon Single Bonds
1,3-Dicarbonyl and Related Compounds
Direct Alkylation of Simple Enolates
Cyclization Reactions--Baldwin's Rules for Ring Closure
Stereochemistry of Cyclic Ketone Alkelation
Imine and Hydrazone Anions
Enamines
The Aldol Reaction
Condensation Reactions of Enols and Enolates
Robinson Annulation
Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds Via Organometallic Reagents
Organolithium Reagents
Organomagnesium Reagents
Organotitanium Reagents
Organocerium Reagents
Organocopper Reagents
Organochromium Reagents
Organozinc Reagents
Organoboron Reagents
Organosilicon Reagents
Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions
Formation of Carbon-Carbon pi-Bonds
Formation of Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds
Formation of Carbon-Carbon Triple Bonds
Synthesis of Carbocyclic Systems
Intramolecular Free Radical Cyclizations
Cation-pi Cyclizations
Pericyclic Reactions
Ring-Closing Olefin Metathesis (RCM)
The Art of Synthesis
Abbreviations
Answers to Select End-of-Chapter Problems
Index