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Addition, Elimination and Substitution: Markovnikov, Hofmann, Zaitsev and Walden

Discovery and Development

Book2022

Authors:

David E. Lewis

Addition, Elimination and Substitution: Markovnikov, Hofmann, Zaitsev and Walden

Discovery and Development

Book2022

 

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David E. Lewis

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    Chapter one - Introduction: Organic Chemistry in the Nineteenth Century

    Pages 1-13

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    Chapter TWO - Vladimir Vasil'evich Markovnikov and his rule for addition

    Pages 15-53

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    Chapter Three - Markovnikov's rule: history and development

    Pages 55-72

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    Chapter Four - Aleksandr Mikhailovich Zaitsev and his empirical rule for elimination

    Pages 73-109

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    Chapter Five - August Wilhelm von Hofmann and Hofmann's rule for elimination

    Pages 111-138

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    Chapter Six - Paul Walden and the Walden inversion

    Pages 139-160

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    Chapter Seven - Mechanistic studies

    Pages 161-195

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    Chapter Eight - Development of highly regioselective addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes

    Pages 197-228

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    Chapter Nine - Development of highly regiospecific alkene syntheses: elimination and its substitutes

    Pages 229-243

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    Chapter Ten - Inversion of configuration in modern synthesis

    Pages 245-266

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    Index

    Pages 267-271

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Addition, Elimination and Substitution: Markovnikov, Hofmann, Zaitsev and Walden: Discovery and Development discusses foundational reactions in organic chemistry and their major protagonists, contributions to synthesis, and history. Hofmann, Zaitsev, and Markovnikov are introduced, along with their major discoveries and contributions to organic chemistry. The history of controversies around Markovnikov’s Rule are addressed. The book introduces Walden’s original demonstration of configuration inversion, then discusses bimolecular elimination reactions, regioselective addition reactions, regiospecific alkene synthesis, and the development of modern reactions with configuration inversion. With its unique perspective, focus, and comprehensive coverage, this book belongs on the shelf of every organic chemist.

Addition, Elimination and Substitution: Markovnikov, Hofmann, Zaitsev and Walden: Discovery and Development discusses foundational reactions in organic chemistry and their major protagonists, contributions to synthesis, and history. Hofmann, Zaitsev, and Markovnikov are introduced, along with their major discoveries and contributions to organic chemistry. The history of controversies around Markovnikov’s Rule are addressed. The book introduces Walden’s original demonstration of configuration inversion, then discusses bimolecular elimination reactions, regioselective addition reactions, regiospecific alkene synthesis, and the development of modern reactions with configuration inversion. With its unique perspective, focus, and comprehensive coverage, this book belongs on the shelf of every organic chemist.

Key Features

  • Introduces Markovnikov, Zaitsev, Hofmann, and Walden as actual persons, rather than just an abstract term used as a form of short-hand to describe the rules
  • Discusses, in depth, the discovery and usage of these reactions and rules, from their discovery to their most recent applications
  • Includes biographical materials about chemists responsible for major changes in application of the rules
  • Traces the history of the applications of these reactions, e.g., anti-Markovnikov additions in catalytic organic synthesis, and reactions such as the Mitsunobu reaction improving the original SN2 displacement
  • Introduces Markovnikov, Zaitsev, Hofmann, and Walden as actual persons, rather than just an abstract term used as a form of short-hand to describe the rules
  • Discusses, in depth, the discovery and usage of these reactions and rules, from their discovery to their most recent applications
  • Includes biographical materials about chemists responsible for major changes in application of the rules
  • Traces the history of the applications of these reactions, e.g., anti-Markovnikov additions in catalytic organic synthesis, and reactions such as the Mitsunobu reaction improving the original SN2 displacement

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978-0-12-821027-7

Language

English

Published

2022

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Authors

David E. Lewis

Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, United States