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I am trying to gather books to teach myself orgo. Any recommendations?
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It hard man (for me anyway) to have learned it and done well without an amazing tutor (b/c my prof. stinked). And orgo books typically stink too. But if you're just trying to brush up b4 u take the class, it will be helpful. I will post my orgo book title/author later.
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I think Loudon, Organic Chemistry is the best intro book. Make sure you have the solution manual as well
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The best, in my opinion, is Vollhardt and Schore. We used it, and it emphasizes understanding and intuition over memorization.
At the graduate level, you would probably use Marsh's.
At the graduate level, you would probably use Marsh's.
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I also saw this book on Amazon, called
"The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms"
by Grossman
Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation.
Product Description:
Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation. The discussion is organized by types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than by the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. The treatment emphasizes unifying principles, showing how common mechanisms link seemingly disparate reactions. Each chapter discusses common mechanistic pathways and suggests practical tips for drawing them. Worked problems are included in the discussion of each mechanism, and "common error alerts" are scattered throughout the text to warn readers about pitfalls and misconceptions that bedevil students. Each chapter is capped by a large problem set. The author has drawn on his own research and the current literature to ensure that appropriate attention is given to topics across the range of modern organic chemistry. The text is unique in its inclusion of a chapter on reactions mediated or catalyzed by transition metals, an area in which mechanistic understanding is now essential. Relatively new topics such as olefin metathesis and cycloaromatization are covered without giving short shrift to more traditional areas such as carbonyl chemistry. The text assumes a basic knowledge of organic chemistry. It can be used either in a formal course or by students working on their own, and will be particularly useful for graduate students studying for qualifying examinations. It will also be useful to students and researchers in biochemistry, pharmacology, and inorganic chemistry.
Perhaps a bit advanced at this stage, but nonetheless useful it seems. I'll probably buy it together with March's, once I get through Vollhardt.
"The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms"
by Grossman
Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation.
Product Description:
Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation. The discussion is organized by types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than by the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. The treatment emphasizes unifying principles, showing how common mechanisms link seemingly disparate reactions. Each chapter discusses common mechanistic pathways and suggests practical tips for drawing them. Worked problems are included in the discussion of each mechanism, and "common error alerts" are scattered throughout the text to warn readers about pitfalls and misconceptions that bedevil students. Each chapter is capped by a large problem set. The author has drawn on his own research and the current literature to ensure that appropriate attention is given to topics across the range of modern organic chemistry. The text is unique in its inclusion of a chapter on reactions mediated or catalyzed by transition metals, an area in which mechanistic understanding is now essential. Relatively new topics such as olefin metathesis and cycloaromatization are covered without giving short shrift to more traditional areas such as carbonyl chemistry. The text assumes a basic knowledge of organic chemistry. It can be used either in a formal course or by students working on their own, and will be particularly useful for graduate students studying for qualifying examinations. It will also be useful to students and researchers in biochemistry, pharmacology, and inorganic chemistry.
Perhaps a bit advanced at this stage, but nonetheless useful it seems. I'll probably buy it together with March's, once I get through Vollhardt.
