Named Organic Reactions

For the Second Edition the authors have completely revised the whole text. With the Baylis-Hillman Reaction and the Swern Oxidation, new reactions have been added. Key reactions such as the Sharpless Epoxidation and the Heck Reaction have been completely revised. Where necessary new references were added and new developments such as the Sharpless Dihydroxylation have been included.Overall, this book is concentrating on the most important named organic reactions. The reactions are presented in alphabetical order, from the Acyloin Condensation to the Wurtz Reaction. For each reaction clearly outlined reaction mechanisms and applications are presented.Named Organic Reactions, 2nd Edition provides The perfect revision aid to key organic reactions References for easy information access Further information, including side reactions, yields and variations of the reaction This book is the essential guide to named organic reactions for chemistry students.Laue, Thomas is the author of 'Named Organic Reactions', published 2005 under ISBN 9780470010419 and ISBN 047001041X.