Download or read book Modern Organic Synthesis written by George S. Zweifel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book bridges the gap between sophomore and advanced / graduate level organic chemistry courses, providing students with a necessary background to begin research in either an industry or academic environment. • Covers key concepts that include retrosynthesis, conformational analysis, and functional group transformations as well as presents the latest developments in organometallic chemistry and C–C bond formation • Uses a concise and easy-to-read style, with many illustrated examples • Updates material, examples, and references from the first edition • Adds coverage of organocatalysts and organometallic reagents