Synopses & Reviews
Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods Volume III Louis S. Hegedus & Leroy G. Wade, Jr. Presents the new synthetic methods for preparation of monofunctional compounds for 1974, 1975, and 1976. Sections correspond to most of the possible interconversions between the major functional groups. In addition, the volume contains examples of new methods of preparation of difunctional compounds formed from pairs of the major functional groups. 1977 (0 471-36752-4) 495 pages Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods Volume II Ian T. Harrison & Shuyen Harrison "
a valuable supplement to their earlier volume. Not only does it contain many additional examples of methods of preparing monofunctional compounds, but it also contains a new section covering preparation of difunctional compounds.
particularly useful for the synthetic organic chemist who wishes to locate fairly quickly a recipe for a simple functional group transformation." Laboratory Practice 1974 (0 471-35551-8) 437 pages Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods Volume I Ian T. Harrison & Shuyen Harrison A compilation of organic functional group transformations, including 3000 synthetic methods presented in the form of reactions with leading references. Divided into sections corresponding to all possible interconversions between the major functional groups: acetylene, carboxylic acid, alcohol, etc. Other parts deal with the protection of carboxylic acids, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, and ketones. "A very usable volume
deserves a Wide sale." Journal of the American Chemical Society 1971 (0 471-35550-X) 529 pages
Synopsis
Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods Volume IV By Leroy G. Wade, Jr. Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods, Volume IV, presents the new synthetic methods for preparation of monofunctional compounds for 1977, 1978, and 1979. Once again, sections appear corresponding to most of the possible interconversions between the major functional groups. In addition, this volume contains examples of new methods of preparation of difunctional compounds formed from pairs of the major functional groups. Following the same format as the first three volumes, this collection of reactions facilitates the rapid location of reactions when the functional groups present in the starting material and product are known. It is, therefore, an invaluable tool for synthetic organic chemists and biochemists.
About the Author
About the author LEROY G. WADE, Jr., received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1974, and is currently Associate Professor of chemistry at Colorado State University. Interested both in synthetic methods and in chemical education, Professor Wade has published articles and books dealing with research, education, and reviews of the literature.
Table of Contents
Abbreviations.
Index, Monofunctional Compounds.
Index, Difunctional Compounds.
Introduction.
Preparation of Acetylenes.
Preparation of Carboxylic Acids, Acid Halides, and Anhydrides.
Preparation of Alcohols and Phenols.
Preparation of Aldehydes.
Preparation of Alkyls, Methylenes, and Aryls.
Preparation of Amides.
Preparation of Amines.
Preparation of Esters.
Preparation of Ethers and Epoxides.
Preparation of Halides and Sulfonates.
Preparation of Hydrides.
Preparation of Ketones.
Preparation of Nitriles.
Preparation of Olefins.
Preparation of Difunctional Compounds.