Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis (4th Edition)

Carruthers, W., Coldham, Iain

ISBN 10: 0521778301 / ISBN 13: 9780521778305

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis (4th Edition)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521778301
• ISBN 13: 9780521778305
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition.
• Condition: Good

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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 the Authors

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.