Modern Phosphonate Chemistry / Edition 1

by Philippe Savignac, Bogdan Iorga

Overview

A century after their discovery, phosphonates have become important compounds recognized both for their use as efficient reagents in organic synthesis and for their biological and industrial importance. This unique, up-to-date reference presents a concise summary of the state of the art in phosphonate chemistry, covering the role of phosphonates in traditional and modern organic syntheses. Its eight chapters explore the most important phosphonates and their applications in organic synthesis and includes 600 reaction schemes. As the first book to focus on this topic, Modern Phosphonate Chemistry will attract a wide readership in academia and industry, including organic and pharmaceutical chemists and biochemists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849310997
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/28/2003
Edition description:	UK ed.
Pages:	552
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Savignac, Philippe; Iorga, Bogdan

Table of Contents

This unique, up-to-date reference covers the role of phosphonates in traditional and modern organic syntheses. It includes 600 reaction schemes. Each chapter covers synthetic methods, chemistry, and properties or applications that are relevant to the corresponding reagent. The authors include 600 reaction schemes that provide practical guidance and more than 4600 references that offer a convenient gateway to the veritable mountain of published research. The first book to focus on this topic, this complete and practical reference will attract a wide readership in academia and industry, including organic and pharmaceutical chemists and biochemists.