Chiral Drug Handbook

Author: Cheliina
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book, originally published by Ashgate Publishing Ltd. in the UK, is a sister volume to "Handbook of Chiral Intermediates" and is an extremely comprehensive and detailed handbook of chiral compounds. The book consists of two parts. Part 1 includes 4 chapters, discussing various topics related to chiral compounds, including a brief review of the concept of chirality and its development, as well as an exploration of the current mainstream market in the field of chiral compounds and the various sources and methods for obtaining chiral compounds. Part 2 introduces over 2,500 chiral drugs. Each compound entry includes the chemical name, a list of trade names, and homologs; CAS registry number, EINECS number, Merck Index (12th Edition) number; physical properties (including characteristic rotation), main applications; chemical structure; and manufacturers and suppliers of production and supply. At the same time, this book also provides a powerful index, including a CAS registry number index, an EINECS number index, a name and homolog index, and a directory of manufacturers and suppliers.