Name: Synthesis of Epoxides
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ISBN: 9780443316005

Synthesis of Epoxides, 1st Edition, delivers a systematic examination of both classic and novel methods for constructing three-membered heterocyclic ring systems. Written by Navjeet Kaur and published by Elsevier in November 2024, this reference volume guides chemistry students, postgraduate scholars, and organic synthesis researchers through specialized epoxidation pathways.

The thematic coverage organizes synthetic strategies around complex functional group conversions. It details the unique reactivity of diazo compounds, balancing safety parameters linked to their inherent toxicity and explosive nature against their synthetic utility. The text demonstrates how these reagents facilitate conversions including S-ylide-assisted epoxidation, cyclopropanation, and aziridination.

The work highlights how three-membered heterocyclic epoxides are applied within the pharmaceutical industry. By examining both established procedures and recent synthetic developments, the volume equips researchers in organic synthesis with structured insights for target molecule construction. This focus on practical applications helps scholars evaluate synthetic routes when planning complex ring-closing operations.

Chapter 1: Epoxide synthesis
Chapter 2: Epoxide synthesis from alcohols
Chapter 3: Epoxide synthesis from diazo compounds
Chapter 4: Epoxide synthesis from diols
Chapter 5: Epoxide synthesis from diols using sodium reagents
Chapter 6: Epoxide synthesis from haloalcohols
Chapter 7: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl compounds-I
Chapter 8: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl compounds-II
Chapter 9: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl compounds using sulfur ylides-I
Chapter 10: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl compounds using sulfur ylides-II
Chapter 11: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl and halo compounds
Chapter 12: Epoxide synthesis from carbonyl and halo compounds using sulfides