This book covers the fundamental principles of organic chemistry, along with a brief survey of some reactions of the most important functional groups and a concise introduction to spectroscopy. The intent is to provide an overview of organic chemistry sufficient for students of biology and biochemistry.
Chapter 1 Molecular Structure.
Chapter 2 Electron Delocalization.-
Chapter 3 Stereochemistry.
Chapter 4 Chemical Reactivity.
Chapter 5
Chemical Kinetics.
Chapter 6 Haloalkanes.
Chapter 7 Alcohols.
Chapter 8
Aldehydes and Ketones.
Chapter 9 Carboxylates.
Chapter 10 Pericyclic
Reactions.
Chapter 11 Spectroscopy.
Charles Perrin is currently a Distinguished Professor of Emeritus, recalled to active service. More than 60 years of teaching organic chemistry. He has received several distinguished teaching awards from UCSD. He has published nearly 200 research publications, 2 books: Zuman, P.; Perrin, C. L. Organic Polarography. John Wiley and Sons, 1969. Perrin, C. L. Mathematics For Chemists. Wiley-Interscience, 1970.
