An indispensable reference for any practicing synthetic organic or medicinal chemist this book
continues the tradition of Greene's as comprehensive in the overall scope of coverage
providing the most relevant and useful examples to illustrate each methodology. * Presents
valuable material on the application of protective groups in organic chemistry that is not
easily found by casual searching * Helps chemists to plan investigate and carry out organic
syntheses in an efficient manner * Adds over 2800 new references to update since the
publication of the last edition * Reviews of the prior edition: An essential bible for the
library or personal bookshelf of chemists performing complex synthesis. (CHOICE May 2007)
...the most up-to-date compilation available...should be an integral part of all institutional
libraries...it is also highly recommended that individuals...maintain their own copy...
(Journal of Medicinal Chemistry March 8 2007) ...continues to be a comprehensive guide to the
techniques for the formation and cleavage of protective groups. (Journal of the American
Chemical Society January 31 2007)
