Introduction to Organic Chemistry

About this book

Introduction to Organic Chemistry 6th Edition provides an introduction to organic chemistry for students who require the fundamentals of organic chemistry as a requirement for their major. It is most suited for a one semester organic chemistry course. In an attempt to highlight the relevance of the material to students the authors place a strong emphasis on showing the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science particularly the biological and health sciences. The text illustrates the use of organic chemistry as a tool in these sciences; it also stresses the organic compounds both natural and synthetic that surround us in everyday life: in pharmaceuticals plastics fibers agrochemicals surface coatings toiletry preparations and cosmetics food additives adhesives and elastomers. This text is an unbound three hole punched version. Access to WileyPLUS sold separately.