Stereoselectivity in Synthesis

TSE-LOK HO is Professor of Organic Chemistry at National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. His research interests are in organic synthesis, including total synthesis of natural products and methodology. He has written 12 books, including, most recently, Stereoselectivity in Synthesis, available from Wiley. Dr. Ho holds degrees from National Taiwan University and the University of New Brunswick, Canada.

"...research workers in this field will either wish to purchase this book or to have ready access to a copy" (Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Vol 15, 2001)

• Some Fundamental Concepts. 1,2-Stereoinduction. 1,3-Stereoinduction. Stereoinduction at Long Distances. Group Directed Reactions and Chelation Effects. Conformational Effects. Topographical and Template Effects. Steric, Electrostatic, and Stereoelectronic Effects. Thermodynamic Control and Kinetic Trapping. Index.