Description of the Book Series

The aim of Organic Reactions since its initial publication in 1942 has been to assist organic chemists in the design of new experiments by providing critical discussions of important synthetic reactions. The series is unique in providing an authoritative overview of the topic reaction accompanied by tables that organize published examples of the reaction being reviewed. This combination of critical discussion and thorough coverage is responsible for Organic Reactions being a lead reference for scientists interested in the reactions of organic compounds.

Organic Reactions chapters focus primarily on the preparative aspects of a given transformation. Particular attention is paid to the substrate scope, reaction limitations, stereochemical aspects, effects of chemical structures, and the selection of experimental conditions. Detailed procedures illustrating significant modifications of the chemical reaction are also included, along with comparisons to other methods to achieve a similar transformation. Every chapter contains a table section, which consists of a thorough compilation of published examples of the title reaction, organized according to chemical structure. All reactions in the tables include reaction conditions, yield, stereochemical ratios, and references. 

The Organic Reactions book series is owned and copyrighted by Organic Reactions Inc., a not-for-profit, private operating foundation incorporated in the state of Illinois. The series is assembled through the dedicated voluntary efforts of its authors and editors: The board of editors solicits leading chemists worldwide to author chapters, and the publication process entails a thorough peer-review process, ensuring the high quality and attention to detail for which this series is known. Organic Reactions authors and editors exclusively use ChemDraw® software to prepare all of the graphics in the chapters. The books are published by John Wiley and Sons Inc., who also manage and maintain the Organic Reactions library of chapters.