One of the most prominent mathematicians of the twentieth century, Abraham Robinson discovered and developed nonstandard analysis, a rigorous theory of infinitesimals that he used to unite mathematica
One of the most prominent mathematicians of the twentieth century, Abraham Robinson discovered and developed nonstandard analysis, a rigorous theory of infinitesimals that he used to unite mathematica
Leading experts present papers devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. Emphasizes limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure, and the sel
Addition and Substitution Reactions of Nitrile-Stabilized Carbanions (S. Areniyadis et al.). Author Index, Volumes 1-31. Chapter and Topic Index, Volumes 1-31. Subject Index, Volume 31.
Photocyclization of Stilbenes and Related Molecules (F. Mallory & C. Mallory). Olefin Synthesis by Deoxygenation of Vicinal Dials (E. Block). Author Index. Chapter and Topic Index. Subject Index.
Replacement of Alcoholic Hydroxyl Groups by Halogens and Other Nucleophiles Via Oxyphosphonium Intermediates (B. Castro). Reductive Dehalogenation of Polyhalo Ketones with Low-Valent Metals and Relate
The Reimer-Tiemann Reaction (Hans Wynberg and Egbert W. Meijer). The Friedlander Synthesis of Quinolines (Chia-Chung Cheng and Shou-Jen Yan). The Directed Aldol Reaction (Tenuaki Mukaiyama).
Reduction and Related Reactions of gamma,B-Unsaturated Compounds with Metals in Liquid Ammonia (D. Caine). The Acyloin Condensation (J. J. Bloomfield, D. C. Owsley, and J. M. Nelke). Alkenes from Tosy
1. Cyclopropanes from Unsaturated Compounds, Methylene Iodide, and Zinc-Copper Couple Howard E. Simmons, Theodore L. Cairns, Susan A. Vladuchick, and Connie M. Hoiness 2. Sensitized Photooxygenation o
1. Preparation of Ketones from the Reaction of Organolithium Reagents with Carboxylic Acids Margaret J. Jorgenson 2. The Smiles and Related Rearrangements of Aromatic Systems William E. Truce, Eunice
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"Contributors approach the challenge of interpreting the science and technology of Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution from different viewpoints, some as China-based scholars, others in the United Stat
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