Junzo Otera – 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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Gathering together the widespread literature in the field, this monograph acts as a reference guide to this very important chemical reaction. Following an introduction, the book goes on to discuss methodology, before treating synthetic and industrial applications -- the latter being a new focus in this completely revised, updated and extended second edition. A must-have for organic, natural products and catalytic chemists, as well as those working in industry, of for lecturers in chemistry.

Here, Professor J. Otera brings together for the first time the combined knowledge about this elementary yet multifaceted reaction. Starting from the methodical basics right up to practical applications, this book represents a comprehensive overview of this type of reaction, saving readers time-consuming research among the literature - and not just in practical matters. All set to become a standard reference for every organic chemist. From the contents: METHODOLOGY Reaction of Alcohols with Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives Reactions with Carboxylic Acids Reaction with Esters: Transesterification Reaction with Acid Anhydrides Reaction with Acid Halides and Related Compounds Conversion of Alcohols to Esters through Carbonylation SYNTHETIC APPLICATIONS Kinetic Resolution Enzymatic Resolution Nonenzymatic Resolution Asymmetric Desymmetrization Deacetylation through Transesterification Selective Esterification Applications to Natural Product Synthesis New Reaction Media Industrial Uses

The carbonyl group is undoubtedly one of the most important functional groups in organic chemistry, both in its role as reactive center for synthesis or derivatisation and as crucial feature for special structural or physiological properties. Vast and profound progress has been made in all aspects modern carbonyl chemistry. These achievements are, however, rather dispersed in the literature and it is often not easy for the researcher obtain a comprehensive overview of a relevant topic. Modern Carbonyl Chemistry overcomes this inconvenience by collating the information for appropriate themes. In this work internationally renowned experts and leaders in the field have surveyed recent aspects and modern features in carbonyl chemistry, such as cascade-reactions, one-pot-syntheses, recognition, or site differentiation.