Review
"… this book is indispensable for anyone in the business of stereoselective synthesis; however, it is far too expensive!" (
SYNTHESIS, December 2007)
"…a comprehensive overview of the entire spectrum of aldol reactions." (The Catalyst, April 2007)
"This two-volume work is very rewarding reading, and can be strongly recommended for everyone who is serious engaged in using modern adol reactions - especially for diastereo- and enantioselectivity - or intends to enter the field. The editor and authors have achieved a well-balanced mixture of fundamentals and detailed description of methods and applications."
—Matthias Breuning, Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Würzburg, Angewandte Chemie IE 2005-44/14, 2nd April Issue (+2005-117/14, 2. Aprilheft)
"…a most useful addition to any collection serving researchers and students in synthetic organic chemistry, or pharmacologists and others…" (E-STREAMS, September 2005)
"This two-volume set provides much needed comprehensive coverage of modern aldol reactions, an area of tremendous current activity, interest, and importance." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, July 20, 2005)
"This set will be a valuable addition to the library of researchers in the field and for graduate-level students." (CHOICE, June 2005)
"…this book is indispensable for anyone in the business of stereoselective synthesis…" (Synthesis, January 2007)
From the Back Cover
At long last, the complete spectrum of the aldol reaction is presented here in this two-volume handbook. Top authors guarantee contributions of the highest quality, beginning with fundamentals and then moving on to enolates and catalytic aldol reactions, including the Mukaiyama Reaction. Further sections are devoted to enzymatic aldol reactions in synthesis as well as such related reactions as the Henry, Ene and Aldol-Tishchenko reactions.
The wealth of information contained here allows a comprehensive overview of this important topic in organic chemistry, removing the need for the hitherto time-consuming research among the widely dispersed literature.
