Later sections covering such aspects as isomers, non-equivalent carbon and hydrogen atoms, and stereochemistry will be relevant to most parts of university courses in organic chemistry and are necessary pre-requisites before effective progress can be made to Beginning Organic Chemistry 2 - Workbook.īeginning Organic Chemistry 1 Paperback edition by Graham L. Areas covered include drawing structures, functional groups, and formulae, and molecular weights. Space is then provided for the student's answer, and the full model answer is given - encouraging thought about what is being read at all times. Designed to challenge the student to test his or her knowledge, each section leads the student through the subject matter by giving a short piece of theory, followed by a question.

He is the author of An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (OUP, 1995), now in its 5th edition, and An Introduction to Drug Synthesis (OUP, 2015).The first of two workbooks through which students entering first year university courses can gain confidence in organic chemistry, this text will also be of use in lower and upper-level and courses in chemistry. Graham Patrick is a lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of the West of Scotland. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Organic Chemistry, 2nd edition, 2012, by Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, and Stuart Warren. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Patrick also discusses techniques used in the field.

He looks at how new materials, in particular the single layer form of carbon called graphene, are opening up exciting new possibilities for applications, and discusses the particular challenges of working with carbon compounds, many of which are colorless.

Beginning with the structures and properties of the basic groups of organic compounds, he goes on to consider organic compounds in the areas of pharmaceuticals, polymers, food and drink, petrochemicals, and nanotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and their roles. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. Organic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. Patrick it was amazing 5.00 Rating details 2 ratings 0 reviews The first of two workbooks through which students entering first year university courses can gain confidence in organic chemistry, this text will also be of use in lower and upper-level and courses in chemistry.

Organic Chemistry by Graham L. Patrick