Heterocyclic Chemistry deals with the fundamental chemistry of fully
saturated and unsaturated 4-, 5- and 6-membered heterocycles. The
principle focus is those compounds containing a single nitrogen, oxygen
or sulfur atom and by restricting discussion to these, a balanced
treatment is possible. The book introduces a selection of important
heterocyclic compounds and the vital role that they play in life,
medicine and industry. Conformational aspects of heterocyclic chemistry,
aromatic stabilization, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms and methods of
synthesis are also discussed.