Modern Phosphonate Chemistry

This unique, up-to-date reference covers the role of phosphonates in traditional and modern organic syntheses. It includes 600 reaction schemes. Each chapter covers synthetic methods, chemistry, and properties or applications that are relevant to the corresponding reagent. The authors include 600 reaction schemes that provide practical guidance and more than 4600 references that offer a convenient gateway to the veritable mountain of published research. The first book to focus on this topic, this complete and practical reference will attract a wide readership in academia and industry, including organic and pharmaceutical chemists and biochemists.