Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis (4th Edition) - Softcover

Carruthers, W.; Coldham, Iain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521778301 ISBN 13: 9780521778305

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Covering modern methods in organic synthesis, the fourth edition of this well-known textbook demonstrates their value, scope and use in the synthesis of complex molecules. All the text from the third edition has been completely re-written, making this an up-to-date account of current methods. A valuable textbook for students of chemistry and biochemistry at the graduate and senior undergraduate levels, the volume will also interest practicing scientists in industry and research establishments who wish to familiarize themselves with modern synthetic methods. Previous Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32234-0 Previous Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31117-9

About this title

Book Description

The fourth edition of this well-known textbook discusses some modern methods used in organic synthesis, and aims to show the value and scope of these methods and how they are used in the synthesis of complex molecules. All the text from the third edition has been completely re-written, making it up-to-date with current methods. A valuable textbook for students of chemistry and biochemistry at graduate and senior undergraduate level, it will also interest practising scientists in industry and research establishments who wish to familiarise themselves with modern synthetic methods.

About the Author

Bill Carruthers was born in 1924 in Glasgow. He won a bursary to Glasgow University, where he graduated with a first class honours degree in 1946 and a PhD in 1949. He moved to Exeter in 1956, working first for the Medical Research Council and then, from 1968, as a Lecturer then Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Exeter. He died in April 1990, just a few months before he was due to retire. ***Widow's address: Mrs J. E. Carruthers, 72 Velwell Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LD***

Iain Coldham worked with Dr. Carruthers at the University of Exeter, where he became a Senior lecturer in the Chemistry Department. He is now currently Reader at the University of Sheffield and specialises in organic synthesis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521778301
• ISBN 13: 9780521778305
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 508