The heterocycles are the largest group of organic compounds and this monograph represents a comprehensive survey of this vast field. The discussion is backed by numerous lucid diagrams while the extensive reaction schemes are supported by pertinent references. The text treats aromatic and nonaromatic heterocycles according to ring size under six defined headings for easy location and comparison, and also includes natural occurrence, synthetic aspects and applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. An invaluable reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of chemistry and related subjects, this is equally an important aid to professional chemists and teachers of chemistry. Belongs on the shelf of every university library and in laboratories dealing with any aspect of heterocyclic chemistry.
The second edition of this “classic” among textbooks on heterocycle industry. Here, Theophil Eicher and Siegfried Hauptmann, both renowned authors of many successful such works, present all the important aspects of this fascinating field in clear manner.
- Completely revised
- Enlarged
- Numerous Q&As help readers to deepen their knowledge
- Covers the very latest topics, such as metal-catalyzed coupling reactions
- Systematic substance nomenclature
- Comprehensive overview of all the important substance classes
A must-have for advanced students of organic chemistry as well as for chemists looking for a quick overview of the field.