Fascinating Molecules in Organic Chemistry

Considers interesting and important compounds of low molecular weight ranging from alicyclic to heterocyclic and biologically active compounds. Short sections on each structure begin with a suitable, usually historical, introduction and are discussed with reference to related topics in order to lead to a deeper understanding of the foundations and interrelations of various disciplines as well as stimulate interest in peculiarities of structures, syntheses and mechanisms, spectroscopic and biological properties. Features numerous stereodrawings of the molecules based on the results of X-ray crystal structure analysis.