Download or read book Contemporary Heterocyclic Chemistry written by George R. Newkome and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1982-09-29 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to the categorical similarities and differences among various heterocyclic systems. It explains the logical consistency of the numerous syntheses and relative reactivities of heterocyclic compounds as demonstrated by their chemical reactions and spectroscopic properties. It then applies the results of reactivity and syntheses studies to the preparation of a large number of commercially important heterocyclic compounds--Jacket.