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
It focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, major topics in the
course, which include organometallic reagents, oxidation/reduction reactions,
complex synthesis. Covers synthesis and reactions of nonbenzenoid aromatic
compounds: tropone and tropolone, polycyclic aromatic compounds. This book
introduces students to the disconnection approach in synthetic strategy, and
protecting groups were discussed in great detail. It will be very useful for
postgraduate students in advanced organic synthesis, who would like to learn how
complex organic molecules are made.
This broad spectrum of organic compounds in the textbook encompasses
derivatives of hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes,
ketones, and carboxylic acids. The text encompasses functional derivatives of
monocarboxylic acids, nitriles, and organosulfur and organophosphorus compounds,
based on their chemical behavior and reactivity. It provides comprehensive
insights into amino compounds and the various organic reactions occurring within
these functional groups. This is the main textbook for students who wish to have
mastery over organic chemistry concepts before advanced study or research in
it.