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John Wiley And Sons Ltd Catalysis In Asymmetric Synthesis 2Nd Edition by Vittorio Caprio , Jonathan M. J. Williams
Asymmetric Synthesis Has Become A Major Aspect Of Modern Organic Chemistry. The Stereochemical Properties Of An Organic Compound Are Often Essential To Its Bioactivity And The Need For Stereochemically Pure Pharmaceutical Products Is A Key Example Of The Importance Of Stereochemical Control In Organic Synthesis. However Achieving High Levels Of Stereoselectivity In The Synthesis Of Complex Natural Products Represents A Considerable Intellectual And Practical Challenge For Chemists. Written From A Synthetic Organic Chemistry Perspective This Text Provides A Practical Overview Of The Field Illustrating A Wide Range Of Transformations That Can Be Achieved. The Book Captures The Latest Advances In Asymmetric Catalysis With Emphasis Placed On Non-Enzymatic Methods.Topics Covered Include:* Reduction Of Alkenes Ketones And Imines* Nucleophilic Addition To Carbonyl Compounds* Catalytic Carbon-Carbon Bond Forming Reactions* Catalytic Reactions Involving Metal Carbenoids* Conjugate Addition Reactions Catalysis In Asymmetric Synthesis Bridges The Gap Between Undergraduate And Advanced Level Textbooks And Provides A Convenient Point Of Entry To The Primary Literature For The Experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist.