Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Acknowledgments VII
4. The Author IX
5. Contents XI
6. Chapter 1 Introduction 1
7. Chapter 2 Aliphatic Hydrocarbons 14
8. Chapter 3 Aromatic Hydrocarbons 28
9. Chapter 4 Amines, Alcohols, Thiols, Ethers, Sulfides, and Heterocyclic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur 40
10. Chapter 5 Aldehydes and Ketones 62
11. Chapter 6 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives 71
12. Chapter 7 Organic Polymers 85
13. Chapter 8 Stereochemistry Topics and Concepts 94
14. Chapter 9 The Most Common Organic Reactions 111
15. Solutions to Problems 126
16. Abbreviations 159
17. Resources and Further Readings 161
18. Appendix A: List of Selected Important Organic Compounds 165
19. Appendix B: List of Selected Organic Reagents 173
20. Index 177