Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry ~ Roberts / Caserio

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry ~ Roberts / Caserio

Thick heavy hard cover
Body of book starting to pull away from cover but pages tightly bound

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry by John D. Roberts and Marjorie C. Caserio is a comprehensive textbook that covers the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry. The book is structured to provide a clear understanding of the principles and mechanisms that govern organic reactions. It includes topics such as:

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Structural Organic Chemistry
Organic Nomenclature
Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes
Stereoisomerism
Bonding in Organic Molecules
Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions
Separation, Purification, and Identification of Organic Compounds
Cycloalkanes, Cycloalkenes, and Cycloalkynes
Polyfunctional Compounds
Organohalogen and Organometallic Compounds
Alcohols, Ethers, Aldehydes, and Ketones
Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
Aromatic Compounds
Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids
Spectroscopy and Photochemistry
Polymers and Natural Products

The book is designed to be accessible to students and provides a solid foundation for further study in organic chemistry. It includes numerous examples, illustrations, and problems to help reinforce the concepts