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Strategic Applications of Named Reactions in Organic Synthesis, First Edition  
Author: Laszlo Kurti, Barbara Czako
ISBN: 0124297854
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Kurti and Czako have produced an indispensable tool for specialists and non-specialists in organic chemistry. This innovative reference work includes 250 organic reactions and their strategic use in the synthesis of complex natural and unnatural products. Reactions are thoroughly discussed in a convenient, two-page layout--using full color. Its comprehensive coverage, superb organization, quality of presentation, and wealth of references, make this a necessity for every organic chemist.

* The first reference work in organic chemistry to present colored schemes for easier understanding
* 250 Named Reaction are presented in a convenient two-page layout with numerous examples
* User-friendly front list of abbreviations includes both structures and chemical names
* Contains over 10,000 references grouped by seminal papers, reviews, modifications, and theoretical works
* Reactions clearly grouped by their use in contemporary synthesis
* Extensive index quickly locates information using words found in text and drawings