Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products

Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products, 2nd Edition introduces students to this rapidly growing field of organic chemistry. The initial chapters present the foundations of asymmetric synthesis, including the theory and applications of individual asymmetric reactions. This is followed by chapters on each of the major individual classes of natural products; their structures, biosynthesis and interrelationships as well as examples of asymmetric syntheses and the practical value of these compounds. Natural product classes covered include carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids, polyketides, isoprenoids, shikamic acid derivatives and alkaloids.

For this second edition the text has been thoroughly updated and expanded, and includes new discussions and examples covering atom and redox economies, practical aspects and environmental awareness. Organocatalysis has emerged completely in the last ten years, and has been fully integrated into this new edition.

Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–21):
Chapter 2 Chirality, Topology, and Asymmetric Synthesis (pages 23–54):
Chapter 3 Asymmetric Synthesis (pages 55–113):
Chapter 4 Sugars (pages 115–143):
Chapter 5 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins (pages 145–174):
Chapter 6 Nucleosides, Nucleotides, and Nucleic Acids (pages 175–185):
Chapter 7 Polyketides (pages 187–217):
Chapter 8 Terpenes (pages 219–245):
Chapter 9 Shikimic Acid Derivatives (pages 247–255):
Chapter 10 Alkaloids (pages 257–287):