[ajohnson388]

Hi,

I am about to finish my second semester of organic chemistry, but have still yet to learn how to derive reactions conditions for syntheses. I was wondering if anyone can lead me in the right direction, via books, links, or keywords, so i can learn more on how to derive the best pH, temperature, and pressure values for any synthesis. Surprisingly, I am having a great deal of trouble finding this information, so any pointers would be great. Also, I am not looking for qualitative information such as heat or no heat, but actual values that can be predicted or close to it.

Thanks,
Andrew

[discodermolide]

No hard and fast rules, just lots of experience. Also lots of literature experimental procedures one can follow.
Chemistry is an experimental science.

[orgopete]

I agree with Disco. One of my favorite places to start is with Organic Synthesis. It is very useful to read the notes here as well.