Process Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Offers a basis in synthetic and physical organic chemistry. This guide highlights strategies for aggressive drug development programs, green synthesis processes, and other trends in the industry. It illustrates the impact of non-traditional small molecules as a therapeutic agent, including case studies on agents such as inhibitors and antagonists.
Providing guidance for chemists and other scientists entering pharmaceutical discovery and development, this up-to-the-minute reference presents contributions from an international group of nearly 50 renowned researchers-offering a solid grounding in synthetic and physical organic chemistry, and clarifying the roles of various specialties in the development of new drugs. Featuring over 1000 references, tables, and illustrations, Process Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry is sure to find its way to the bookshelves of organic, physical, analytical, process, and medicinal chemists and biochemists; pharmacists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.