Aimed at undergraduate and post-graduate students and aligned with the curricula across universities, this book details the fundamental concepts in Organic Chemistry, including –

• Qualitative analysis of organic compounds: Methods for identifying single compounds and mixtures, with detailed explanations of tests, derivative preparations, and spot tests for functional groups and elements are discussed. Microwave-assisted synthesis is also included.


• Spectrometric methods: Techniques like IR, UV, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry are explained with practical examples for the analysis of compound structures and applications of these techniques.


• Practical applications: Chapters on organic compound preparation, natural product isolation, quantitative estimations, and chromatographic techniques for purification are included.

The subject matter of this book also includes self-assessment questions for enhanced understanding and practice.

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