Free Radicals in Organic Chemistry

Illustrious researchers offer an excellent introduction to the structure, formation and reactivity of free radicals. Contains a complete overview of the numerous and varied applications of free radicals within organic chemistry with special attention to reaction mechanisms and novel responses. Includes detailed accounts along with actual examples of the most recent developments in the field. Partial table of contents:

GENERAL CONCEPTS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES.

Detection and Observation of Free Radicals.

Radical Structure.

Radical Stability.

Reactivity of Free Radicals.

Radical Kinetics.

REACTIONS: CLASSIFICATIONS AND MECHANISMS.

Production of Free Radicals.

Radical-Radical Reactions.

Substitution Reactions.

Addition and Fragmentation Reactions.

Reactions of Charged Radicals.

Free Radicals in Biochemistry.

APPLICATIONS IN SYNTHESIS.

Functionalization of C-H Bond.

Transformation of Functional Groups.

Cyclization.

Aromatic Substitution.

Coupling Reactions.

Free Radical Reactions in Industry.

REFERENCES AND TABLES.

References.

Index.

Jacques Fossey and Daniel Lefort are the authors of Free Radicals in Organic Chemistry, published by Wiley. Not Obtainable Free radicals are highly versatile reaction intermediates which allow many syntheses to be carried out under relatively mild conditions. The discovery of the first free radical, nearly 100 years ago, opened up a whole new and exciting area of organic synthesis, and free radical chemistry is still developing rapidly today. An essential guide to understanding this topic, Free Radicals in Organic Chemistry provides:
* an excellent first introduction to the structure, formation and reactivity of free radicals
* examples of organic reaction pathways which utilize free radicals
* detailed accounts of the most recent developments within the field
* an overview of the varied applications of free radicals within organic chemistry
* extensive references to direct the reader to further literature
Written by experienced teachers in organic chemistry, Free Radicals in Organic Chemistry will be an essential text for students and researchers working in the fields of organic synthesis, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, materials science and medicine.