Dynamic stereochemistry of chiral compounds : principles and applications

This book provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts of asymmetric synthesis along with in-depth discussions of strategies for selective introduction, interconversion and translocation of central, axial, planar, and helical chirality. A systematic coverage of stereochemical principles...

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Main Author Wolf, Christian, 1968-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK : RSC Pub., ©2008.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781615833573
1615833579
9781847558091
1847558097
9780854042463
0854042466
Physical Description1 online resource (xix, 512 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Principles of chirality and dynamic stereochemistry
  • Racemization, enantiomerization and diastereomerization
  • Analytical methods
  • Principles of asymmetric synthesis
  • Asymmetric synthesis with stereodynamic compounds : introduction, conversion and transfer of chirality
  • Asymmetric resolution and transformation of chiral compounds under thermodynamic and kinetic control
  • From chiral propellers to unidirectional motors
  • Topological isomerism and chirality.