This organic chemistry course note
focuses on the methods used to identify the structure of organic molecules,
advanced principles of organic stereochemistry, organic reaction mechanisms, and
methods used for the synthesis of organic compounds. Major topics covered are:
Molecular Formula and Index of Hydrogen Deficiency, Functional Groups, Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides, Pericyclic Reactions, Amines, Carboxylic Acids and
Derivatives, Enols and Enolates.
Author(s): Dr.
Sarah Tabacco and Prof. Timothy F. Jamison
This open-access book
thoroughly covers all the foundational topics of organic chemistry, including
bonding and molecular structure, nomenclature, isomerism, and stereochemistry.
Physical organic chemistry is covered in great detail, particularly acids,
bases, and electron flow mechanisms at the heart of organic reactions. This book
explores the key organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitution,
elimination reactions, and electrophilic additions. The book is designed to give
students a conceptual understanding and hands-on tools in mastering the
complicated organic chemistry subject, with clear explanations and many examples
of chemical processes.
It is
an advanced-level book that is focused on synthesis: particularly on strategies
for stereoselective synthesis. Methods for the stereocontrolled synthesis of
acyclic compounds that are essential to be built with specific three-dimensional
configurations are included. The book focuses a lot on the latest techniques and
strategies in building complex organic structures, discussing much about
reaction mechanisms and problems with stereoselectivity in synthetic pathways.
This is the definitive resource for graduate students and researchers in organic
synthesis and for those who want to be better equipped with a deeper
understanding of synthetic methodologies.