A rich source of chemical facts, theories, and processes, this
two-volume series treats the entire subject of organic chemistry. It has
served for decades as a reference for chemists in industry and education
as well as a classroom text for students with a year or more of
experience in organic chemistry.
Volume Two treats the properties of aromatic compounds: benzene,
halogens, phenols, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and similar substances.
It discusses alkaloids and other types of heterocyclic compounds and
concludes with several chapters on organophosphorus and organometallic
compounds. Methods of synthetic preparation receive a critical analysis,
and many biochemical compounds are described.