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Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis serves as an introduction to the subject of organic synthesis for students pursuing a course in chemistry. This is the fourth edition of the book.

Chemical synthesis is the process of deliberately initiating a chemical reaction in order to derive products. This necessitates structured and well-defined methodologies so that the process can be reproduced reliably any number of times.

Organic synthesis focuses on organic reactions to derive organic compounds. The complex nature of organic molecules and the methodologies involved in organic syntheses and its applications have made this a highly specialised branch of organic chemistry.

This fourth edition has been completely revised to provide an updated coverage of the principles and methodologies used in the field. The book clearly explains the key methods used in organic synthesis in a logical manner.

The focused and structured presentation of the methodologies clarify the scope and value of these processes and shows how they are applied in the creation of complex organic compounds. The book also covers recent advances in chemical synthesis since the previous edition.

Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis clearly covers the concepts, procedures and uses of chemical synthesis in creating complex organic molecules. This book will be of interest to students of chemistry and biochemistry, in either graduate or postgraduate courses. It is also good reference material for professionals who want to update themselves on new methods of chemical synthesis.