Essential Reagents for Organic Synthesis

From Boron Trifluoride to Zinc, the 52 most widely used reagents in organic synthesis are described in this unique desktop reference for every organic chemist. The list of reagents contains classics such as N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) and Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid side by side with recently developed ones like Pinacolborane and Tetra-n-propylammonium Perruthenate (TPAP).

For each reagent, a concise article provides a brief description of all important reactions for which the reagent is being used, including yields and reaction conditions, an overview of the physical properties of the reagent, its storage conditions, safe handling, laboratory synthesis and purification methods. Advantages and disadvantages of the reagent compared to alternative synthesis methods are also discussed.

Reagents have been hand-picked from among the 5000 reagents contained in EROS, the Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. Every organic chemist should be familiar with these key reagents that can make almost every reaction work.

Professor Philip L. Fuchs from Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA.

Professor André B. Charette from Montréal University, Canada.

Professor Tomislav Rovis from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.

Professor Jeffrey W. Bode from the ETH - Swiss Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.
Are the current editors of EROS, the Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis.
EROS was founded by Leo Paquette in 1995. Since then it has grown into the largest collection of its kind, covering close to 5,000 different organic-chemical reagents and catalysts.