Henning Hopf – författare

Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations is the entirely new edition of the acclaimed reference series, Houben-Weyl, the standard synthetic chemistry resource since 1909. This new edition is published in English and will comprise 48 volumes published between the years 2000 and 2008.

Science of Synthesis is a quality reference work developed by a highly esteemed editorial board to provide a comprehensive and critical selection of reliable organic and organometallic synthetic methods. This unique resource is designed to be the first point of reference when searching for a synthesis strategy.

Contains the expertise of presently 400 leading chemists worldwideCritically evaluates the preparative applicability and significance of the synthetic methodsDiscusses relevant background information and provides detailed experimental procedures

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Wie funktionieren organische Reaktionen? Eine Frage, die sich jedem stellt, der mit Chemie zu tun hat. Grundlegendes Wissen über die Prinzipien organischer Reaktionsmechanismen ist unabdingbar, wenn man verstehen will, warum organische Moleküle so und nicht anders synthetisiert werden.Die 'Reaktionsmechanismen der Organischen Chemie' aus der Feder von Peter Sykes wurden weltweit über eine halbe Million mal verkauft. Sein neuestes erfolgreiches Werk über dieses stets hochaktuelle Thema liegt nun in der 2. Auflage vor und wendet sich besonders an 'Einsteiger' und alle, die ein grundlegendes Verständnis für organische Reaktionen erlangen wollen. Mit bewährtem didaktischen Geschick bringt er dem Leser die Grundprinzipien organischer Reaktionsmechanismen nahe. Leichtverständlich aber exakt geschrieben ist dieses Buch ein idealer Begleiter im Leistungskurs Chemie und für Chemiestudenten und -interessierte, die 'aufholen' wollen.

Hydrocarbon chemistry has become a highly lively research field with applications from material science to biology. Focussing on synthetic pathways and molecular structures, this comprehensive overview is indispensable for every chemist working in this field.

Here, the editors Rolf Gleiter and Henning Hopf present an excellent overview of all the important aspects and latest results in cyclophane chemistry. Clearly structured and covering the entire range, the book introduces readers to the most recent research in the field. Twenty chapters, written by well-known scientists, cover in particular: - synthesis of carbo- and heterocyclic cyclophanes and metallocenophanes, - structural and spectroscopic properties of cyclophanes, - current and future applications in synthesis and material science, - novel reactions of cyclophanes, - use of cyclophanes as building blocks in supramolecular chemistry for this fascinating class of compounds. Thus, this is not only an extremely valuable source of information for synthetic organic chemists, but also a ready reference for scientists working in related fields of arene chemistry, stereoselective synthesis, material science, and bioorganic chemistry.

Filling a gap in the chemical literature, this monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the fascinating and expanding field of cross-conjugated molecules, their chemistry, synthesis and properties. The editors are world leading scientists in the field, and have assembled a team of experts to discuss different classes of cross-conjuagted molecules, as well as the use of cross-conjugation for organic synthesis and applications in electronic systems and material science.

Filling a gap in the chemical literature, this monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the fascinating and expanding field of cross-conjugated molecules, their chemistry, synthesis and properties. The editors are world leading scientists in the field, and have assembled a team of experts to discuss different classes of cross-conjuagted molecules, as well as the use of cross-conjugation for organic synthesis and applications in electronic systems and material science.

The two basic building units carbon and hydrogen can be combined in a million different ways to give a plethora of fascinating organic compounds. Henning Hopf presents not only the most remarkable structures and properties of hydrocarbon compounds but shows in a clear presentation and with great didactic skill how molecules like dodecahedrane, superphane or annulenes challenge the synthetic skills of every organic chemist. To make the information more accessible, especially to the novice, the author carefully analyzes the synthetic problem, explains each synthetic step and gives hints on alternative methods and potential pitfalls. Numerous references to useful reviews and the original literature make this book an indispensable source of further information. Special emphasis is placed on the skillful use of graphics and schemes: Synthetic (retro)analyses, reaction sequences, and crucial steps are presented in blue boxed sections within the text. Graduate students and researchers alike will find this book a gold mine of useful information essential for their daily work. Every organic chemist will want to have a copy on his or her desk. With a foreword by W. von Eggers Doering.