Parts 1 and 2 of The Chemistry of the Cyclopropyl Group. Together they form a comprehensive review of the current state of research into cyclopropyl compounds. Literature coverage is provided up to mid 1985 in most chapters, with some areas of more recent coverage. Because of the interest in these compounds, the chapters cover all aspects of cyclopropyl compounds including structure, spectra, synthesis, derivatives and electrochemistry.

The latest in a series of advanced treatises under the general editorship of Professor Saul Patai providing a comprehensive review of the chemistry of the cyclopropyl group including physical properties, analysis, reaction mechanisms and synthetic uses.

This is the second part of The Chemistry of the Cyclopropyl Group and completes the coverage of Part 1. Together they form a comprehensive review of the current state of research into cyclopropyl compounds. Literature coverage is provided up to mid 1985 in most chapters, with some areas of more recent coverage. Because of the interest in these compounds, the chapters cover all aspects of cyclopropyl compounds including structure, spectra, synthesis, derivatives and electrochemistry.

This is a practical guidebook about cyclopropanes that thoroughly surveys derivatives and transformations, synthetic methods, and experimental efficiency as a gateway for further research and development in the field. • Provides comprehensive lists and synthetically-oriented synopses of cyclopropane chemistry review references along with publication data on applications in the syntheses of natural and related biologically active compounds • Acts as a resource to help readers better understand cyclopropane applications for the efficient realization of synthetically important organic transformations and popular experimental procedures • Includes new developments and up-to-date information that will lead to original methodologies for complex organic synthesis • Stresses universality, flexibility, and experimental efficiency of a strategy based on preparing cyclopropane derivatives and performing ring cleavage reactions with inexpensive reagents • Focuses on the synthetic potential of cyclopropane applications, for example the synthesis of natural compounds and other target-oriented syntheses via cyclopropane intermediaries, as well on their planning by retrosynthetic analysis