Books by WG Dauben

The volumes of Organic Reactions are collections of chapters each devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. Numerous detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method. Includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration.

Leading experts present papers devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. Emphasizes limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure, and the selection of experimental techniques. Chapters include detailed procedures illustrating the significant modifications of the method.

Replacement of Alcoholic Hydroxyl Groups by Halogens and Other Nucleophiles Via Oxyphosphonium Intermediates (B. Castro). Reductive Dehalogenation of Polyhalo Ketones with Low-Valent Metals and Related Reducing Agents (R. Nayori & Y. Hayakawa). Base Isomerizations of Epoxides (J. Crandall & M. Apparu). Author Index, Volumes 1-29. Chapter and Topic Index, Volumes 1-29. Subject Index, Volume 29.