One of the more difficult problems facing chemists today is that of "keeping up with the literature." Thus, an organized annual review of synthetically useful information would prove beneficial to nearly all organic chemists, both specialists and non-specialists in synthesis. Weintraub et al. are very successful in creating such an original review.

Key Features* Provides clearly illustrated structures of compounds in every feasible synthetic pathway* Presents a general review of structure/activity information for each synthetic compound* Includes extensive reference information on additional publications available for each reaction discussed* Yields a current awareness of the literature, ideas for research, and questions for cumulative exams* Highlights papers dealing with asymmetricsyntheses* Remains the most comprehensive, reasonably priced compilation of its type