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.

Michael B. Smith is Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Connecticut, Storrs.

Preparation of Acetylenes.

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids, Acid Halides, andAnhydrides.

Preparation of Alcohols, Phenols, and Thiols.

Preparation of Aldehydes.

Preparation of Alkyls, Methylenes, and Aryls.

Preparation of Amides.

Preparation of Amines.

Preparation of Esters.

Preparation of Ethers, Epoxides, and Thioethers.

Preparation of Halides and Sulfonates.

Preparation of Hydrides.

Preparation of Ketones.

Preparation of Nitriles.

Preparation of Oxides.

Preparation of Difunctional Compounds.

Author Index.