The Way of Synthesis: Evolution of Design and Methods for Natural Products

ISBN: 978-3-527-31444-7

Paperback

1018 pages

September 2007

Other Available Formats: Hardcover

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Provides a historical view of the evolution of synthesis
Looks at principles and issues impacting synthesis and design as well as principles and issues of methods
Sections on comparative design cover classics in terpenes and alkaloid synthesis, while a further section covers such miscellaneous syntheses as Maytansine, Palytoxin, Brevetoxin B and Indinavir
Presents not only synthetic ways to design organic compounds, it contains also a compilation of total synthesis with a COMPARATIVE view of multiple designs for the same target
Key parts, strategies and tactics are highlighted by a second color
Concludes with a look at future perspectives and the personal recollections of chemists involved in the presented synthesis
Statement of one reviewer: "WOW! It is an impressive tome. I also think there is as much between the lines as there is in the lines. Wonderful!"