A comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts of asymmetric synthesis along with in-depth discussion. Recent developments that address important synthetic challenges are presented and highlighted with hundreds of examples.

This text deals with the new concepts and terminology that have been introduced into the treatment of organic stereochemistry over the last decade. Organic reaction mechanisms, as they relate to stereochemistry, are included, and the pericyclic reaction using the frontier molecular orbital approach is explained. The text does not assume a strong grounding in organic chemistry and will therefore be useful to a broader spectrum of students - both graduate and undergraduate. The volume features numerous illustrations and programmed problems.

Topics in Stereochemistry, previously edited by "the father of stereochemistry" Ernest L. Eliel, is a longstanding, successful series covering the most important advances in the field. The much-anticipated Volume 26 on stereochemical aspects of organolithium compounds includes chapters on the following topics: * Asymmetric Deprotonations Using Chiral Lithium Amide Bases * Self-Regeneration of Stereocenters (SRS) via Stereolabile Axially Chiral Intermediates * Overview of Carbanion Dynamics and Electrophilic Substitutions in Chiral Organolithium Compounds * Oxiranyllithiums as Chiral Synthons for Asymmetric Synthesis * Test on the Configurational Stability/Lability of Organolithium Compounds * Mechanism and Stereochemical Features in Asymmetric Deprotonation Using RLi/(-)-Sparteine Bases * Dynamic Resolutions of Chiral Organolithiums Volume 26 of Topics in Stereochemistry marks the end of an era, while developing a bridge to the next generation. A new generation in publishing, parallel to a new generation in Stereochemistry mandated a new venue and modus operandi for Topics. Zurich, the home of Werner and Wislicenus, has a unique heritage in Stereochemistry. Fortunately, the Wiley family's publishing partnerships include Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta, a house with a reputation for superior quality in publishing. Indeed, within the pages of its namesake periodical, Helvetica Chimica Acta, one finds many of the seminal research works of stereochemistry's giants. As such, a transfer of editorial operations to Zurich and a collaboration bringing Topics as a series closer to periodical status provides a growth platform for the future.

This book discusses essential stereochemical concepts associated with organic molecules (natural or synthetic), as reflected in the course of their many reactions, their mechanisms, their asymmetric synthesis, biosynthesis, and biological activities. This treatise provides useful insights and understanding of the chiral/achiral designations (nomenclatures), the stereochemical features, and related properties of the natural and synthetic products. Without having an adequate knowledge of stereochemical concepts, it will not be possible to understand and appreciate the stereochemistry of natural or synthetic products. Thus, essential static and dynamic aspects of stereochemistry with sufficient illustrative examples along with discussions are presented. The structure of the monograph allows for easy selection of separate topics for reading and teaching. This book will also provide an idea of basic stereochemical concepts, as applied to organic molecules in general as well as to organic ligands in coordination complexes, and will, therefore, be valuable resources to teachers and students of advanced undergraduates and post-graduates, researchers, and professionals.

This book details chiroptical spectroscopic methods: electronic circular dichroism (ECD), optical rotatory dispersion (ORD), vibrational circular dichroism (VCD), and vibrational Raman optical activity (VROA). For each technique, the text presents experimental methods for measurements and theoretical methods for analyzing the experimental data. It also includes a set of experiments that can be adopted for undergraduate teaching laboratories. Each chapter is written in an easy-to-follow format for novice readers, with necessary theoretical formalism in appendices for advanced readers.

An expert resource for chemists using stereochemical analysis methods In Chiral Separations and Stereochemical Elucidation: Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a robust and authoritative discussion of the theoretical fundamentals of chiral separation, the most commonly used chiral selectors, and stereochemical elucidation methods. The book offers expert discussions of a variety of chiral separation methods by gas chromatography (GC), supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), and liquid chromatography (LC). The authors also describe several methods for stereochemical elucidation, including X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and chiroptical methods. The explored material is ideal for practicing chemists seeking a resource to help them guide method development and optimization or to explain quality control-complements during target compound production. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the most important advances and applications in LC, GC, CE, SFC, and preparative chromatography Comprehensive explorations of the role of 2D-LC for chiral separation methods development and applications Practical discussions of the design, mechanisms, and applications of the most commonly used chiral selectors Fulsome treatments of the theoretical backgrounds, advantages, limitations, and applications of stereochemical elucidation methods Perfect for academic and industrial chemists specially in organic, analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. Chiral Separations and Stereochemical Elucidation: Fundamentals, Methods, and Applications will also benefit biochemists, environmental analysts, forensic and medicinal chemists as well as natural product chemists and those involved with stereochemistry or structural elucidation.

During Recent Years, Stereochemistry Has Undergone A Phenomenal Growth Both In Theory And Practice, With A Concomitant Increase Of Interest Among The Organic Chemists, Biological Chemists, Medicinal Chemists, And Pharmacologists. The Present Text Provides An Up-To-Date, Coherent; And Comprehensive Account Of The Subject Starting From The Fundamentals And Leading Up To The Latest Development As Far As Practicable. Emphasis Has Been Placed On Symmetry-Based Approach To Molecular Chirality, Stereochemical Terminologies (Modern Stereochemistry Is Replete, With Them), Topicity And Prostereoisomerism, Conformational Analysis, Dynamic Stereochemistry, Chiroptical Properties, And Assignment Of Absolute Configuration To Chiral Molecules.Dynamic Stereochemistry Has Been Discussed With Reference To Conformation-Reactivity Correlation, Stereoselective Syntheses, And Pericyclic Reactions. A Large Cross Section Of Organic Reactions With Stereochemical Implication Has Been Incorporated. Attempts Have Been Made To Familiarise The Readers With Modem Instrumental Techniques, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance In Particular, Used For Stereochemical Investigation. Each Chapter Is Provided With A Summary Which Highlights The Main Points Of The Text. Selective References, Mostly Of Textbooks, Monographs, Review Articles, And Significant Original Papers Have Been Given Extending Sometimes To Early 1991.The Book Is Expected To Fulfil The Long-Felt Need For A Comprehensive Text On Modern Organic Stereochemistry Which Is Conspicuously Absent Since The Publication Of Professor Eliels Book In 1962. The Text May Be Adopted At Any Stage Of The University Teaching And At The Same Time Be Useful To The Practising Organic Chemists.