Synopses & Reviews
The two-part, fifth edition of Advanced Organic Chemistry has been substantially revised and reorganized for greater clarity. The material has been updated to reflect advances in the field since the previous edition, especially in computational chemistry. Part B describes the most general and useful synthetic reactions, organized on the basis of reaction type. It can stand-alone; together, with Part A: Structure and Mechanisms, the two volumes provide a comprehensive foundation for the study in organic chemistry. Companion websites provide digital models for students and exercise solutions for instructors.
Review
Aus den Rezensionen zur 5. Auflage: "... In Teil B sind wichtige Reaktionen der organischen Chemie beschrieben. ... Jedes Kapitel enthält mechanistische Details, Grundlagen, aber auch eine Vielzahl weiterer Beispiele mit den ... Literaturreferenzen. ... Teil A und B ... werden ... aufgrund Ihrer Aktualität ... nach der Akademischen Laufbahn einen grossen Nutzen für den Leser haben. ... Der Carey-Sundberg ist für alle Studenten interessant, die sich detailliert mit der Organischen Chemie auseinandersetzen ... Durch den Umfang und die Qualität der Besprechungen empfiehlt sich ... der Einsatz als erste Konsultations-Möglichkeit bei konkreten Forschungsfragen im späteren Berufsleben ..." (http://www.organische-chemie.ch/buecher/besprechungen/0387683461.shtm) "... Die einzelnen Kapitel des Buches sind nach dem jeweiligen Reaktionstyp geordnet. Am Ende jedes Kapitels sind Übungsaufgaben gestellt um das Gelernte zufestigen. Sehr hilfreich ist in diesem Zusammenhang, dass die Lösung in Form einer Literaturstelle angegeben ist. ... Ebenso ist der gebrauchte Sprachstil gut verständlich. ... Empfehlenswert ist das Buch auch für Studenten höheren Semesters, da durch die vielen Literaturstellen schnell auch auf die praktische Durchführung der jeweiligen Reaktion zurückgegriffen werden kann." (in: KVV - Kommentiertes Vorleseverzeichnis, 2008/2009, S. 19)
Review
From the reviews of the fifth edition: "Advanced Organic Chemistry ... the well-known textbook for graduate students - has now appeared in a 5th edition. ... Carey & Sundberg will be interesting to all students who seek a detailed understanding of organic chemistry, and who wish to refresh and embellish their existing knowledge. On the strength of the scope and quality of the explanations, this pair of texts is recommended for use as the resource of first resort for specific research questions in one's later career." (www.organische-chemie.ch, January, 2008)
Synopsis
Since its original appearance in 1977, Advanced Organic Chemistry has maintained its place as the premier textbook in the field, offering broad coverage of the structure, reactivity and synthesis of organic compounds. As in the earlier editions, the text contains extensive references to both the primary and review literature and provides examples of data and reactions that illustrate and document the generalizations. While the text assumes completion of an introductory course in organic chemistry, it reviews the fundamental concepts for each topic that is discussed.
The two-part fifth edition has been substantially revised and reorganized for greater clarity. Among the changes: Updated material reflecting advances in the field since 2001's Fourth Edition, especially in computational chemistry; A companion Web site provides digital models for study of structure, reaction and selectivity; Solutions to the exercises provided to instructors online.
The control of reactivity to achieve specific syntheses is one of the overarching goals of organic chemistry. Part B describes the most general and useful synthetic reactions, organized on the basis of reaction type. Together with Part A: Structure and Mechanisms, the two volumes are intended to provide the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student in chemistry with a sufficient foundation to comprehend and use the research literature in organic chemistry.
Synopsis
Advanced Organic Chemistry has maintained its place as the premier textbook in the field, since its first appearance in 1977. This two-part, fifth edition has been substantially revised and reorganized for greater clarity. The material has been updated to reflect advances in the field since the previous edition, especially in computational chemistry. The control of reactivity to achieve specific syntheses is one of the overarching goals of organic chemistry. Part B describes the most general and useful synthetic reactions, organized on the basis of reaction type. It can stand-alone; together, with Part A: Structure and Mechanisms, the two volumes provide a comprehensive foundation for the study in organic chemistry.
Table of Contents
Alkylation of Enolates and Other Carbon Nucleophiles.- Reactions of Carbon Nucleophiles with Carbonyl Groups.- Functional Group Interconversion, Protection and Deprotection.- Electrophilic Additions to Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds.- Reduction of Carbon-Carbon Multiple, Carbonyl Groups, and Other Functional Groups.- Cycloadditions, Unimolecular Rearrangements, and Thermal Eliminations.- Organometallic Compounds of the Group I, II, and III Metals.- Reactions Involving the Transition Metals.- Carbon-Carbon Bond-Forming Reactions of Compounds of Boron, Silicon, and Tin.- Reactions Involving Carbocations, Carbenes, and Radicals as Intermediates.- Aromatic Substitution Reactions.- Oxidations.- Planning and Execution of Multistep Syntheses.