Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry - Softcover

Sell, Charles S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085404681X ISBN 13: 9780854046812

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003

Synopsis

Terpenoids play an important part in all our lives, from Vitamin A and hormones to perfumes and pharmaceuticals. This book provides an introduction to terpenoid chemistry, concentrating on the lower terpenoids, but the basic principles taught are also the foundation for the chemistry of the higher terpenoids. Coverage includes: the biogenesis of terpenoids; some of the history of the field; the principles of structural determination; and the importance of stereochemistry and stereoselective synthesis. Carbocation chemistry is introduced, as are the principles of total and partial synthesis. Finally, industrial chemistry (both discovery chemistry and chemical process development) is discussed, using the volatile terpenoids of perfumery to illustrate basic concepts. Ideal as both an introduction to terpenoid chemistry and as a refresher course, A Fragrant Introduction to Terpenoid Chemistry, with its real-life problems and appreciation of the relevance of chemistry to everyday life, will prove invaluable to students, lecturers and industrialists alike.

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Review

"... a revelation ... an ideal accompaniment to the standard organic chemistry texts for final-year undergraduates ... plenty to maintain the interest of the industry chemist in terms of discovery chemistry, product formulation and the like ..." (Chemistry World, February 2004, p 51)

"... an excellent introduction to this important class of chemicals ... use this book as the first step on a fascinating road of discovery of the chemistry of natural products. " (Chemistry & Industry, Issue 10, 17 May 2004, p 27)

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 085404681X
• ISBN 13: 9780854046812
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 426