Provides synthetic chemists with a method for rapid retrieval of information from the literature, listing material by reaction type rather than by author name or publication date. Each updated volume presents the latest synthetic methods for preparation of monofunctional and difunctional compounds. The organization is logical and easy to follow; sections are arranged according to the possible interconversions between the major functional groups. Enables synthetic chemists to keep abreast of recent developments and retrieve a specific piece of information quickly and easily.

Ian T. Harrison is the author of Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods, Volume 2, published by Wiley.

Shuyen Harrison is the author of Compendium of Organic Synthetic Methods, Volume 2, published by Wiley.

Abbreviations vii

Index, Monofunctional compounds ix

Index, Difunctional compounds xi

How to use the compendium xiii

Introduction xv

1 Preparation of acetylenes 1

2 Preparation of carboxylic acids, acid halides, and anhydrides 7

3 Preparation of alcohols and phenols 28

4 Preparation of aldehydes 53

5 Preparation of alkyls, methylenes, and aryls 70

6 Preparation of amides 82

7 Preparation of amines 92

8 Preparation of esters 108

9 Preparation of ethers and epoxides 127

10 Preparation of halides and sulfonates 136

11 Preparation of hydrides 146

12 Preparation of ketones 155

13 Preparation of nitriles 185

14 Preparation of olefins 193

15 Preparation of difunctional compounds 214