Asymmetric Synthesis : Principles and Methodology : Vatsala, Y

This book “asymmetric synthesis-principles and methodology” Fills a long standing void for a textbook that deals with stereochemistry of specialised topics. This book provides a comprehensive account of concepts of asymmetric synthesis. The topics have been dealt with systematically, diagrammatically and in a lucid language. The book is based on three important principles. First, concepts and terminology used in asymmetric synthesis, secondly, the four types of asymmetric synthesis and third, applications of asymmetric synthesis. Students, teachers and researchers need to understand the methodology of asymmetric synthesis, because of the crucial role this plays in the Organic synthesis, especially in synthesis of drugs. An understanding of different methods of asymmetric synthesis is essential for the planning of drug synthesis using the knowledge of QSAR. The book has been primarily written for M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) students. It will however quite useful for undergraduate students of most Indian universities.