by Frank C. Whitmore (Author)
A rich source of chemical facts, theories, and processes, this two-volume series treats the entire subject of organic chemistry. It has served for decades as a reference for chemists in industry and education as well as a classroom text for students with a year or more of experience in organic chemistry.
Volume Two treats the properties of aromatic compounds: benzene, halogens, phenols, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and similar substances. It discusses alkaloids and other types of heterocyclic compounds and concludes with several chapters on organophosphorus and organometallic compounds. Methods of synthetic preparation receive a critical analysis, and many biochemical compounds are described.
Author Biography
Frank Clifford Whitmore (1887-1947) was a prominent chemist, author, teacher, researcher, scholar, and dean. He was active in military research during World War II. This multi-part volume was the first English-language textbook in advanced organic chemistry.