Organic Chemistry from Retrosynthesis to Asymmetric Synthesis, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016

This book connects a retrosynthetic or disconnection approach with synthetic methods in the preparation of target molecules from simple, achiral ones to complex, chiral structures in the optically pure form. Retrosynthetic considerations and asymmetric syntheses are presented as closely related topics, often in the same chapter, underlining the importance of retrosynthetic consideration of target molecules neglecting stereochemistry and equipping readers to overcome the difficulties they may encounter in the planning and experimental implementation of asymmetric syntheses. This approach prepares students in advanced organic chemistry courses, and in particular young scientists working at academic and industrial laboratories, for independently solving synthetic problems and creating proposals for the synthesis of complex structures.

Discusses methods and background information for the planning and implementation of stereoselective syntheses

Includes approx. 285 reaction schemes, 100 formulas for target molecules, and 20 figures

The author’s expertise is based on over 30 years of experience in teaching organic synthesis and pursuing research in academia and industry

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras