This two colored textbook presents not only synthetic ways to design organic compounds it also contains a compilation of the most important total synthesis of the last 50 years with a comparative view of multiple designs for the same targets It explains different tactics and strategies making it easy to apply to many problems regardless of the synthetic question in hand Following a historical view of the evolution of synthesis the book goes on to look at principles and issues impacting synthesis and design as well as principles and issues of methods The sections on comparative design cover classics in terpenes and alkaloid synthesis while a further section covers such miscellaneous syntheses as Maytansine Palytoxin Brevetoxin B and Indinavir The whole is rounded off with a look at future perspectives and what makes this textbook extraordinairy with personal recollections of the chemists who synthesized these fascinating compounds With its attractive layout highlighting key parts and tactics using a second color this is a useful tool for organic chemists lecturers and students in chemistry as well as those working in the chemical industry

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