ABSTRACT

Carbocation chemistry is not only fundamental to the advancement of organic chemistry, it also has found widespread applications in organic synthesis. It is not an exaggeration to say that carbocation chemistry is part of the foundation of organic chemistry. Carbocation Chemistry: Applications in Organic Synthesis provides a panoramic view of carbocation chemistry with an emphasis on synthetic applications.

This book is an invaluable tool for organic, medicinal and analytical chemists, including those working in biochemistry as well as the petroleum, plastics and pharmaceutical industries. It is also suitable for upper level undergraduates and graduates in organic chemistry, biochemistry and medicinal chemistry.

chapter 1|32 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|38 pages

Nucleophilic Aliphatic Substitution: SN1

chapter 3|16 pages

Nucleophilic Aliphatic Substitution: SN2

chapter 4|30 pages

Electrophilic Addition to Alkenes

chapter 5|34 pages

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

chapter 6|44 pages

Rearrangement and Fragmentation Reactions