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Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction [#520]
Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction [#520]
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  • Explains the key structures and properties of organic compounds, and the importance of organic chemistry to industry, in pharmaceuticals, polymers, petrochemicals, paints, food, and clothing
  • Discusses the fundamental role of organic molecules to all life, in the form of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
  • Explores new materials like graphene and the challenges of synthesizing novel organic compounds
  • Introduces cutting edge and future applications of organic chemistry in areas like nanotechnology

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. 

In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and their roles. Beginning with the structures and properties of the basic groups of organic compounds, he goes on to consider organic compounds in the areas of pharmaceuticals, polymers, food and drink, petrochemicals, and nanotechnology. He looks at how new materials, in particular the single layer form of carbon called graphene, are opening up exciting new possibilities for applications, and discusses the particular challenges of working with carbon compounds, many of which are colourless. Patrick also discusses techniques used in the field.

Index: 

1: Introduction
2: The fundamentals
3: The synthesis and analysis of organic compounds
4: The chemistry of life
5: Pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry
6: Pesticides
7: The chemistry of the senses
8: Polymers, plastics and textiles
9: Nanochemistry
References
Further Reading
Index

About the author: 

Graham Patrick is a lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of the West of Scotland. He is the author of An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (OUP, 1995), now in its 5th edition, and An Introduction to Drug Synthesis (OUP, 2015).

Product details

ISBN : 9780198759775

Author: 
Graham Patrick
Pages
200 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
111 x 174 mm
Pub date
Mar 2017
Series
Very Short Introductions
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Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction [#520]

Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction [#520]

Organic Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction [#520]