This handy reference tool is an organized annual review of synthetically useful information. It abstracts synthetic reactions from the major chemistry journals of the past year and includes all reactions and methodsthat are new and reasonably general. The reactions are presented in a convenient pictorial format designed for rapid visual retrieval of information.
TheJournal of the American Chemical Societyhas aptly described this publication as an"aid to the harassed organic chemist who cannot keep up with the never-diminishing stream of new primary literature"and hails it"an outstandingly good buy."

• Clearly illustrated structures of compounds in every feasible syntheticpathway
• A general review of structure/activity information for each synthetic compound
• Extensive reference information provided for additional publications available for each reactiondiscussed