ABSTRACT
General introduction The preparation of organic compounds is central to many areas of scientific research, from the most applied to the most “academic,” and is not limited to chemists. Any research that uses new organic chemicals, or those that are not available commercially, will at some time require the synthesis of such compounds. Accordingly, the biologist, biochemist, genetic engineer, materials scientist, and polymer researcher in a university or industry all might find themselves faced with the task of carrying out an organic preparation, along with those involved in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and other fine chemicals research.
