This book deals with the fundamental chemistry of fully saturated and
unsaturated 4-, 5- and 6-membered heterocycles. The principal 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. Ideal for the needs of undergraduate
chemistry students, Tutorial Chemistry Texts is a major series
consisting of short, single topic or modular texts concentrating on the
fundamental areas of chemistry taught in undergraduate science courses.
Each book provides a concise account of the basic principles underlying
a given subject, embodying an independent-learning philosophy and
including worked examples.