Organic Chemistry by Patrick, Graham -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover page Halftitle page Series page Title page Copyright page Contents List of illustrations 1 Introduction 2 The fundamentals

Carbon: an elemental socialite Naming compounds and identifying their structure Stereochemistry Functional groups Intermolecular and intramolecular interactions

3 The synthesis and analysis of organic compounds

Devising a synthesis Retrosynthesis Carrying out and monitoring a reaction Changing the conditions of a reaction Isolation and purification of a reaction product Structural analysis Reaction mechanisms

4 The chemistry of life

Amino acids and proteins Nucleotides and nucleic acids Other biosynthetic processes Function of proteins Function of nucleic acids Chemical evolution Evolution of life’s biopolymers Making use of proteins and nucleic acids

5 Pharmaceuticals and medicinal chemistry

The pathfinder years The development of rational drug design Identification of a drug target Drug testing and bioassays Identification of lead compounds Structure–activity relationships and pharmacophores Drug design and drug optimization Drug candidates and patenting Chemical and process development Preclinical trials and formulation Clinical trials and regulatory affairs The future Veterinary drugs Drugs of abuse

6 Pesticides

Insecticides Insecticides: organochlorine agents Insecticides: methylcarbamates and organophosphates Insecticides: pyrethrins and pyrethroids Insecticides: neonicotinoids Future insecticides Fungicides Herbicides

7 The chemistry of the senses

The chemistry of vision The chemistry of scent The chemistry of taste

8 Polymers, plastics, and textiles

Addition polymers Condensation polymers Epoxy cements and superglues Health issues Environmental, ecological, and economic issues Recycling/depolymerization Biodegradable plastics Bioplastics Recent research in plastics and polymers

9 Nanochemistry

Carbon allotropes Nanotubes Rotaxanes Nanoparticles Nanotechnology and DNA Examples of nanodevices and nanomachines Nanotechnology: safety and toxicology

Further reading Index Scientific Revolution The History of Medicine Nuclear Power Nuclear Weapons Social Media