Name Reactions for Homologation Part 2

"A valuable addition to the literature by any measure and surely will prove its merit in years to come. The new knowledge that arises with its help will be impressive and of great benefit to humankind."—From the Foreword by E. J. Corey, Nobel Prize LaureateAn invaluable guide to name reactions and reagents for homologationsName Reactions for Homologations, Part II of Wiley's Comprehensive Name Reactions series comprises a comprehensive treatise on name reactions for homologations. With contributions from world-recognized authorities in the field, this reference offers an up-to-date, concise compilation of the most commonly used and widely known name reactions and reagents. Part II discusses Rearrangements, Asymmetric C-C Bond Formation, and Miscellaneous Homologation Reactions.Arranged alphabetically by name reactions, the listing provides:Description of the reactionHistorical perspectiveA mechanism for the reactionVariations and improvements on the reactionSynthetic utilities of the reactionExperimental detailsReferences to the current primary literatureArmed with this invaluable resource, both students and professionals will have at their fingertips a comprehensive guide to important mechanisms and phenomena in homologation.