The book entitled “The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms” by Robert B. Grossman, published by Springer-Verlag, shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation.
The discussion is organized by types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than by the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. The treatment emphasizes unifying principles, showing how common mechanisms link seemingly disparate reactions. Each chapter discusses common mechanistic pathways and suggests practical tips for drawing them. Worked problems are included in the discussion of each mechanism, and “common error alerts” are scattered throughout the text to warn readers about pitfalls and misconceptions. Each chapter is capped by a large problem set. The text assumes a basic knowledge of organic chemistry. The book will be useful to students and researchers in intermediate organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and inorganic chemistry. It contains 355 pages and costs 54.95 Euro.
