Heterocyclic Chemistry at a Glance

by John A. Joule (The School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester); Keith Mills (Chemistry Consultant, Ware, Hertsfordshire)

• ISBN13: 9781405139182
• ISBN10: 1405139188
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Medicinal & pharmaceutical chemistry and biochemistry degree courses are becoming increasingly popular with students. Heterocyclic chemistry is a central part of these courses, as well as traditional organic chemistry, so a basic understanding of the chemistry of heterocycles is essential in both the study and application of these disciplines. Heterocyclic Chemistry at a Glance will provide a concise overview of the main principles and reactions of heterocyclic chemistry, for students studying chemistry and related courses at undergraduate level. Based on the highly successful and student friendly "at a glance" approach, the information is presented in integrated, self contained double page spreads of text, structural and illustrative material. The material developed in this book has been chosen ensure the student grasps the essence of heterocyclic chemistry, so that students wanting an accessible overview will find this book an ideal source of the information they require. In addition, the structured presentation will provide an invaluable aid to revision for students preparing for examinations.

Author Biography

John Joule is Emeritus Professor in the School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, UK and Keith Mills spent 25 years in the Medicinal Chemistry and Development Chemistry departments at GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, UK, and is now an independent consultant.

Table of Contents

Heterocyclic Nomenclature

Structures of Heteroaromatic Compounds

Common reaction types in heterocyclic chemistry

Pyridines

Quinolines and Isoquinolines

Diazines

Pyryliums and benzopyryliums

Pyrroles

Indoles

Furans and Thiophenes

1,3-Azoles and 1,2-azoles

Purines

Heterocycles with more than two hetero-atoms (higher azoles) (higher azines

Heterocycles with ring-junction nitrogen (bridgehead nitrogen

Non-aromatic heterocycles

Palladium in Heterocyclic Chemistry

Heterocycles in Biochemistry

Heterocycles in Medicine

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