Organic Chemistry (6th ED)

Organic Chemistry: An Introduction

In this classic introductory text, the authors aim to identify and highlight the new concepts of organic chemistry, selecting those that are fundamental to the subject. These concepts are then built into a cohesive framework, with the cornerstone being the understanding that chemical behavior is determined by molecular structure. Each topic is presented comprehensively and clearly, at a level suitable for beginning students.

The authors emphasize the relationships between seemingly unrelated facts and theories, revealing the broad and complex patterns underlying organic chemistry. Where possible, students are guided to discover these patterns themselves through problem-solving.

Features

1. Molecular Structure Emphasis: Stresses the importance of molecular structure in understanding the properties and principles of organic chemistry.
2. Spectral Analysis: Provides a wide variety of spectra for analysis.
3. Visual Aids: Features four-color photographs throughout.

Contents

1. Structure and Properties
2. Methane: Energy of Activation, Transition State
3. Alkanes: Free-Radical Substitution
4. Stereochemistry I: Stereoisomers
5. Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Aliphatic Substitution
6. Alcohols and Ethers
7. Role of the Solvent: Secondary Bonding
8. Alkenes I: Structure and Preparation, Elimination
9. Alkenes II: Reactions of the Carbon-Carbon Double Bond, Electrophilic and Free-Radical Addition
10. Stereochemistry II: Stereoselective and Stereospecific Reactions
11. Conjugation and Resonance: Dienes
12. Alkynes
13. Alicyclic Compounds
14. Aromaticity: Benzene
15. Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
16. Aromatic-Aliphatic Compounds: Arenes and Their Derivatives
17. Spectroscopy and Structure
18. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition
19. Carboxylic Acids
20. Functional Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids: Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution
21. Carbanions I
22. Amines I: Preparation and Physical Properties
23. Amines II: Reactions
24. Phenols
25. Carbanions II
26. Aryl Halides: Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution
27. α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds: Conjugate Addition
28. Molecular Orbitals: Orbital Symmetry
29. Symphoria: Neighboring Group Effects, Catalysis by Transition Metal Complexes
30. Heterocyclic Compounds
31. Macromolecules: Polymers and Polymerization
32. Stereochemistry III: Enantiotopic and Diastereotopic Ligands and Fats
33. Lipids: Fats and Steroids
34. Carbohydrates I: Monosaccharides
35. Carbohydrates II: Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
36. Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Molecular Biology

This book is an invaluable resource for students aiming to grasp the complexities of organic chemistry, providing a clear and structured pathway through the subject’s fundamental and advanced concepts.