Rearrangements with Migration to Electrophilic Heteroatomic Centers: Timeless Classics in Organic Synthesis

Rearrangements with Migration to Electrophilic Heteroatomic Centers: Timeless Classics in Organic Synthesis covers the basic principles and synthetic applications of a critically important class of organic reactions that date back to the founding period of organic chemistry. These reactions are not only of historical and pedagogical interest, but also have great practical value to this day, being inevitable in any strategy concerning the introduction of nitrogen and oxygen functionality. The book is made up of three parts, dealing with the Beckmann reaction, the Hoffmann family of reactions and the Baeyer-Villiger reaction. Each part begins with a brief historical introduction followed by a mechanistic discussion. The synthetic applications are then discussed in detail, focusing on current developments and improvements. The book strikes a balance between delineation and exhaustiveness, with up-to-date refences for readers requiring in-depth coverage. Relevant industrial applications, including pharmaceutical processes, are included. This reference will be a key resource for organic synthesis researchers and students, working in academia and industry.