Organic reactions in aqueous media / Chao-Jun Li, Tak-Hang Chan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Li, Chao-Jun, 1963-

Contributor:

Chan, Tak-Hang, 1941-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemistry, Organic.

Solution (Chemistry).

Chemical reactions.

Physical Description:

xi, 199 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Wiley, [1997]

Summary:

From cost and safety to synthetic efficiency and environmental friendliness, water has many potential advantages as a solvent for organic reactions. This book examines different aspects of organic reactions in water, enabling readers to gain an essential understanding of current thinking on a range of reaction types and techniques. Beginning with basic theory and progressing to synthetic applications, Organic Reactions in Aqueous Media is an ideal platform for both advanced-level study and practical research. It covers these key areas: * Fundamental properties of water * Pericyclic reactions-including Diels-Alder reactions * Nucleophilic additions and substitutions * Metal mediated reactions * Transition metal catalyzed reactions * Oxidations and reductions * Industrial applications

Notes:

"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0471163953

OCLC:

36126843