Organic Chemistry

by Janice Gorzynski Smith

Serious Science with an Approach Built for Today’s Students

Smith's Organic Chemistry continues to breathe new life into the organic chemistry world. Janice Smith saw a great need for stepped-out worked examples; incorporated biological, medicinal, and environmental applications; and has built an art program that has yet to be seen in organic chemistry! Highlighting the art program are micro-to-macro art pieces that visually guide students to conceptually understand organic chemistry.

Genres: Textbooks, Chemistry, Science, Nonfiction, School, Reference

1178 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Amber Hoot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carbonyls are the ultimate plot twist- was not expecting that malonic ester synthesis at the end. MIND BLOWN. And then when she got to the part about the Michael reaction I was like woaaaaah Michael slow down there. The end of this book is definitely better than the beginning, it will definitely cause more of a reaction than the first few chapters. Well done Janice, well done 👏🏻

[Eryn Swinney · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why was everyone unstable 🫤

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a biochemistry major. I have read this book 3 times. I'm not even kidding. Smith does a very good job laying out a progressive introduction to organic chemistry reactions and concepts. This book will build your synthesis skills. The introductory material is very valuable and I still find myself revisiting it for a refresher. Organic chemistry was hard for me and unlike anything I had ever learned before. You have to find a way to conceptualize these things in your head. A model kit may be the best investment you make to understand stereochemistry and resonance. This stuff isn't easy for most people. Re-read the sections, do the homework, and make flashcards for the reagents.

If you can get past the initial roadblock and start to see these reactions more like pieces of a puzzle... and then learn how to put these various pieces together... you can start to build whatever you want. Biochem students, watch out, the very end of the book may not be covered in your organic chemistry courses but go ahead and learn the amino acid material at the back. It will make your life easier later on.

[sunny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I SPENT 9 MONTHS READING THIS ENTIRE BOOK . I AM DONE!!!!!!! IM FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE . THANKS TO MY PROFESSORS FOR NOTHING I LEARNED EGERYTBING FROM THIS FUCKING BOOK AND I AM AN OCHEM GOD AND NOTHING CAN STOP ME

yes this counts as a book . yes i am counting it toward my 2023 book goal . i think it was honestly a solid book like i did master ochem just through this textbook! 😁 NEVER AGAIN

[Carlos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is perhaps one of the best textbooks that I've read. The explanations given are simple enough to follow but the book also shows the various non-trivial applications worldwide that they have. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to get a serious grasp of organic chemistry or anyone who is curious to understand more of how our world works and is not intimidated by the chemistry of it.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good and cheap, this book is what got me into organic chemistry. She is a beauty. Thank you prof.

[Anum · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book with figures, tables and exercises for better understanding. The author has truly outdone herself.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there ever was a comprehensive, easy-to-understand Organic Chemistry textbook....this would be it.

[Len · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book was as if someone got into my brain and wrote it exactly how I'd want it. She just guides you along! Good luck finding a better textbook.

[Declan Stevenson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hate it when there are so many practice questions, but you have to buy a separate solutions manual to see if you're on the right track. Also, the early chapters do not go into near enough depth to allow you to answer all the chapter review questions. Garbage textbook for a notoriously difficult class in undergrad; Janice Smith and McGraw hill suck

[Adnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tough but fun!

[Brayan Alexis]

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[Renzil Abrasado]

Exciting!

[Habusha · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written textbook. I used the 4th Ed (clownfish on the cover).

[Ayaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book for chem students WHO DOESN'T WANT TO SLEEP DAY AND NIGHT WHILE STUDYING IT.....

[Rachel C. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book itself was good. I just don't like organic chemistry... and it's apparently a weak spot for me. Thus, the rating is not for the book quality, just for my disdain for the subject matter. Sad, but true.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of stuff I will never use until my kids take the same class. Can't wait to burn it.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love this text. Great one to hang on to.

[Vincent Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is the only book in college I actually bought, which is saying alot

[Caleb Woolsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

(I read 4th edition) For a textbook, this was well organized and written.