Organic Reactions, Volume 38

The volumes in this series are collections of essays devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. The subjects are presented from the preparative viewpoint and particular attention is given to the limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. Each chapter includes several detailed procedures illustrating the significant modifications of the method. The Peterson Olefination Reaction (D. Ager).

Tandem Vicinal Difunctionalization: B-Addition to ,B-Unsaturated Carbonyl Substrates Followed by -Functionalization (M. Chapdelaine & M. Hulce).

The Nef Reaction (H. Pinnick).

Author Index, Volumes 1-38.

Chapter and Topic Index, Volumes 1-38.

Leo A. Paquette is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is a distinguished professor; editor and author of a wide list of Wiley publications.