Stereochemistry: The Three Dimensional Chemistry

The principles of stereochemistry are fundamental to understanding chemical behavior and can provide insights into a whole range of problems, from unusual selectivity and unexpected behaviours, to abnormally fast reactions and surprising biochemical preferences. However, understanding and exploring these 3D effects can be difficult within a 2D medium. Stereochemistry has been designed to address this problem, providing foundational guidance on the principles and applications of stereochemistry, fully supported by multimedia visuals.

Drawing on the knowledge of its expert authors, this book provides a systematic treatment of fundamental aspects of stereochemistry, covering conformational aspects, configurational aspects, effects of bulkiness, stereoelectronic effects on properties of molecules, and the genesis of enantiomerism amongst others. Visuals and exercises are included to consolidate the principles learned, and the contents are carefully structured to prepare readers for predicting and organizing reaction components to obtain desired stereochemical outcomes, making it an indispensable guide for all those exploring stereochemistry within their work.