Chiral Intermediate Handbook

Author: Cheliina
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is originally published by Ashgate Publishing Ltd. in the UK and is a sister volume to the "Handbook of Chiral Drugs." It is an extremely comprehensive and detailed handbook of chiral compounds. The book consists of two parts. Part 1 includes 4 chapters, discussing topics related to chiral compounds, including a brief review of the concept of chirality and its development, as well as a discussion on the current market trends in the field of chiral compounds and the various sources and methods for obtaining chiral compounds. Part 2 introduces over 4,700 purchasable chiral compounds. Each compound entry includes the chemical name, a list of trade names, homologs; CAS registry number, EINECS number, Merck Index (12th Edition) number; physical properties (including characteristic rotation), main applications; chemical structure; and production and supply manufacturers. Additionally, the book provides a powerful index, including a CAS registry number index, EINECS number index, name and homolog index, and a directory of production and supply manufacturers. Chiral molecules are ubiquitous in nature and have ever-increasing importance in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronic, food, and flavor and fragrance industries. In recent years, several valuable texts have been published that cover in detail the various sources and methods of preparation for obtaining optically active materials. However, there has been a need for a guide for workers in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries seeking information on chiral molecules, processes, and commercially available chiral chemicals. The goal of this book is to present the chemical professional with a comprehensive listing of available chiral chemicals, including specific data of interest for each entry in the listing. Part of the book, divided into four chapters, provides an introduction to topics relevant to the field of chiral chemistry, including a brief overview of chirality, a short discussion on the current market drivers in the area of chiral chemistry, and a basic presentation of the various sources and methods for obtaining chiral compounds. This book will provide an introduction to the types of sources and methods currently in use for obtaining chiral molecules and will prove to be an invaluable resource for information on available chiral molecules. The reader is encouraged to investigate other sources for more detailed information on the technology and processes utilized for identifying, isolating, and preparing chiral molecules.