Name Reactions: A Collection of Detailed Mechanisms and Synthetic Applications [Hardcover]

Jie Jack Li (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2009 | ISBN-10: 3642010520 | ISBN-13: 978-3642010521 | Edition: 4th expanded ed.

This book differs from others on name reactions in organic chemistry by focusing on their mechanisms. It covers over 300 classical as well as contemporary name reactions. Biographical sketches for the chemists who discovered or developed those name reactions have been included. Each reaction is delineated by its detailed step-by-step, electron-pushing mechanism, supplemented with the original and the latest references, especially review articles. This book contains major improvements over the previous edition and the subject index is significantly expanded.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews of the Fourth Edition:

''This is the 4th edition of a classic collection of organic reactions which have been named after the original chemist with which they are associated. It now covers over 300 classical and contemporary name reactions. Each entry includes the name of the reaction, a short description, the step-by-step mechanism, two to three representative examples and a list of references, updated in many cases up to 2009. Biographical sketches for the chemists who discovered or developed those name reactions have been included. 

A useful resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students for learning and exams, but also a good reference book for all organic chemists.'' Gordon Fisher, Chemistry World, December, 2009.

 

Aus den Rezensionen zur 3. Auflage:

"… massgeblich erweitert! … interessant zu lesen … Gegenüber der zweiten Auflage wird der Platz effektiver genutzt … ‘Name Reactions‘ ist ein äusserst nützliches Buch, um einen ersten Einstieg zu einer Vielzahl an wichtigen … aktuellen Namensreaktionen zu erhalten. Die mechanistischen Erläuterungen in Form von ausgezeichneten Schemen sind darüber hinaus eine Grundlage für den fortgeschrittenen Studenten, diese Mechanismen zu üben. Gegenüber der zweiten Auflage wurden … Fehler korrigiert, so dass das Buch … unter dem Gesichtspunkt der gelungenen Erweiterungen - zum Kauf empfohlen werden kann!"

(http://www.organische-chemie.ch/Buch/3540300309.htm)

From the Back Cover

The fourth edition is revolutionary in comparison to the previous three editions. The format change has doubled the space to accommodate at least two to three real case applications in synthesis for each name reaction. The references are updated to 2009. Several new name reactions and reagents are included to reflect the state-of-the-art of organic chemistry. Unlike other books on name reactions in organic chemistry, Name Reactions, A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms and Synthetic Applications focuses on their mechanisms. It covers over 300 classical as well as contemporary name reactions. Each reaction is delineated by its detailed step-by-step, electron-pushing mechanism, supplemented with the original and the latest references, especially review articles. Now with addition of many synthetic applications, it is not only an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students for learning and exams, but also a good reference book for all organic chemists interested in name reactions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 621 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th expanded ed. edition (September 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3642010520
• ISBN-13: 978-3642010521
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,093,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A excellent collection of important Name Reactions, April 9, 2004

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E. M. Johnson II "pharm-chemist" (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Name Reactions: A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms (Hardcover)

This book is a must for any undergrad, graduate student or for that matter, CHEMIST, at any level who is interested in Name Reactions. It contains 331 name reactions that range from classic organic chemistry to modern day organic chemistry. An excellent collection of important name reactions that is in an easy to read format. Each reaction contains a brief summary, a general reaction scheme and a detailed arrow pushing mechanism.

I really like this book because of its contents and simplicity. Its very easy to find the reaction you are looking for and the information is complete. It would be very helpful in studying for advance organic chemistry exams or as a quick reference when you do not know a particular named reaction. The index is about average for this type of book; however, this book is based on the fact that you are looking up named reactions and not using it as a functional group conversion reference.

After all is said and done, I can truly say that I am glad I purchased this book. It is a complete summary of named reactions and I look forward to using it in the years to come.

Thanks

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic Named Reaction Book, September 2, 2008

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Christopher J. Blanton (TN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Name Reactions: A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms (Hardcover)

Dr. Li's Name Reactions is a very good but basic name reactions book. It covers the reaction mechanics but does not offer the background information and comprehensive literature references of Laszlo Kurti's and Barbara Czako's Strategic Applications of Named Reactions in Organic Synthesis.

It is also much sparser and limited than Name Reactions and Reagents in Organic Synthesis, which includes examples of the use of the named reactions and also the use and mechanisms of named reagents.

Li's book is very good but is limited in comparison to the competitors. It is not a bad book but does not offer the value and utility of the other books named in this review.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The named reactions bible, August 15, 2005

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B. Pichette - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Name Reactions: A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms (Hardcover)

This book is fantastic! It has a complete set of every important named reaction with its respective mechanism and literature references. The simple layout makes this book very user friendly. The mechanisms are easy to follow and the references are very useful making this book excellent for use at any level from undergraduate to graduate and beyond. This book is a definite must have for anyone studying advanced organic chemistry, as it is the named reactions bible.