Enantioselective Synthesis: Natural Products from Chiral Terpenes - Hardcover

Ho, Tse-Lok

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471548197 ISBN 13: 9780471548195

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience, 1992

Synopsis

In recent years the intense activities of enantioselective synthesis have been reflected in the burgeoning and ingenious applications of such natural substances as carbohydrates, -amino acids and terpenes. A comprehensive summary of terpene-based synthesis is offered, focusing on synthetic efforts using transformed chiral synthons. The author provides analysis of synthetic strategies and discusses the intricacies of reaction courses. Along with the number and variety of natural products derived from chiral terpenes, numerous flow-charts aid in clearly delineating synthetic pathways.

About this title

About the Author:

TSE-LOK HO is Professor of Organic Chemistry at National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. His research interests are in organic synthesis, including total synthesis of natural products and methodology. He has written 12 books, including, most recently, Stereoselectivity in Synthesis, available from Wiley. Dr. Ho holds degrees from National Taiwan University and the University of New Brunswick, Canada.

Synopsis:

Discusses the use of chiral terpenes in the synthesis of various types of naturally occurring compounds. This synthesis exemplifies the importance of acquiring chiral compounds for various purposes, such as pharmaceuticals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0471548197
• ISBN 13: 9780471548195
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336