A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry

by Peter Sykes

A classic textbook on mechanistic organic chemistry which is characterised particularly by its clarity, careful choice of examples and its general approach that is designed to lead to a ready understanding of the subject matter. This guidebook is aimed clearly at the needs of the student, with a thorough understanding of, and provision for, the potential conceptual difficulties he or she is likely to encounter.

Genres: Chemistry, Science, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Technical

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Peter Sykes is a retired consultant surgeon and former NHS Trust medical director, awarded for leadership in medical management. In retirement, he enjoys gardening, golfing, and time with his grandchildren—often humorously grumbling that “things ain’t what they used to be.”

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Terrific text book that deals not with listing the very large arsenal of synthetic methodologies in organic chemistry, but puts the emphasis on understanding of electron flow, which, once mastered, enables one to apprehend all reactions, whether or not one is familiar with a particular transformation.

[Rajat Rohilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not for beginner but nice book go to arrow pushing book of willey and sons publisher for beginner

[ABHISHEK · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good

[Sravya Patnaik]

good book

[Umang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crisp and my friend call it "choti clayden" or " little clayden".

[Aryan Prasad · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for learning about organic chemistry, by chemistry I mean the logical science, not the rote learning version they teach at school.