[biomiracle]

Hello!

I am planning to study the organic chemistry during this summer to prepare for the upcoming organic chemistry course and the current synthetic research lab.  I had posted the similar post to the textbook section, but I did not get a response at all.  I currently own both Loudon's (my university requires this textbook) and Wade's textbook, which are both know to be based on the functional-groups approach.  However, I heard that the mechanism-based learning is much more effective than the functional groups...so I did some research and found out that the Clayden's and Hornback's textbooks are very good in terms of mechanism-based approach to the organic chemistry.   Should I purchase them and supplement the Loudon's?  I also own Klein's second language books, electron pushing, arrow pushing, and model kit. 


Thank you very much for your time, and I look forward to the reply!

[Hunter2]

Only one thing to say: You cannot enough books in my experience. But I wouldn't worry to think to much before the course starts.

[Dan]

I did some research and found out that the Clayden's and Hornback's textbooks are very good in terms of mechanism-based approach to the organic chemistry.   Should I purchase them and supplement the Loudon's? 

If you have the money, get both. If not, get them out of the library and see if you like them enough to make the investment.

I would strongly recommend Clayden (I used it a lot as an undergrad and liked it). I've never heard of Hornback, so I can't comment on that one.

[davidenarb]

Greetings all,

I am about to start reading synthesis textbooks. Although choosing a book is a subjective decision, I would like to know your opinions about the two following textbooks :

-Introduction to Strategies for Organic Synthesis by Laurie S. Starkey
-Organic Synthesis the Disconnection Approach 2nd Edition by Stuart Warren and Paul Wyatt

Thanks

[zsinger]

All,
I am looking for a COMPREHENSIVE book about the nature of strictly mechanisms.  Can be very densely written, but I would like pictures as well, as I believe visualization is the key to understanding.  Lets hear em'!
             Zack

[salteen]

Check out The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Mechanisms by Grossman.  It's not a comprehensive collection of named reactions as most other books are, but rather teaches you how to approach elucidating mechanisms.

[Rutherford]

Grossman's book is excellent.

[davidenarb]

Hi organic chemists!

Does anyone can recommend a concise book as a reference guide of organic reactions??

Thank you

[Dan]

Hi organic chemists!

Does anyone can recommend a concise book as a reference guide of organic reactions??

Thank you

March's Advanced Organic Chemistry

[davidenarb]

Hi organic chemists!

Does anyone can recommend a concise book as a reference guide of organic reactions??

Thank you

March's Advanced Organic Chemistry

Thank you Dan for your recommendation. Actually, I am going to organize my personal notebook of synthetically useful reactions, so I am looking specifically for a concise book that summarize just the reactions. It can be, for instance, by functional groups.

Thanks

[Guitarmaniac86]

I bought "Strategic Applications of Named Reactions in Organic Synthesis" by Laszlo Kurti and Barbara Czako. It has about 250 odd named reactions with brief explanations and mechanism, and lots of references. I use it as a reference book as it is not really a study book but if you are serious about Org chem and have the money, its deffo worth the investment (It was bloody expensive though and I only bought it because it looked interesting...)

[kriggy]

I bought "Strategic Applications of Named Reactions in Organic Synthesis" by Laszlo Kurti and Barbara Czako. It has about 250 odd named reactions with brief explanations and mechanism, and lots of references. I use it as a reference book as it is not really a study book but if you are serious about Org chem and have the money, its deffo worth the investment (It was bloody expensive though and I only bought it because it looked interesting...)

Totally agree. Not that I can compare with others but its IMO well written, its detailed but  not that much that it owerhelms you with information (which you can find in more than 50 references to each reaction). THe thing I realy like are the examples from real syntheses, sometimes its kinda difficult (for me at least) imagine the reaction in more complicated molecules

[Ingeniosuccinimide]

Did any of you ever use/study through this book to refresh some memories and solve some tasks:

http://ebookee.org/Organic-Chemistry-Problem-Solver-REA-Problem-Solvers-_679342.html

We have the older edition in our office and the book seems interesting. Is it outdated? Can we hear any expreiences/opinions?

[Rutherford]

What book should be read first by Warren: "Disconnection Approach" or "Strategy and Control"?

[kriggy]

Im pretty sure strategy and control is a sequel so disconection approach it is