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Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry : A Textbook by Kurt Faber (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSpringer

ISBN-103540200975

ISBN-139783540200970

eBay Product ID (ePID)127336911

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXi, 454 Pages

Publication NameBiotransformations in Organic Chemistry : a Textbook

LanguageEnglish

SubjectBiotechnology, Life Sciences / Biochemistry, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Chemistry / Organic

Publication Year2004

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorKurt Faber

Subject AreaScience, Medical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight25.4 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2003-064901

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsFrom the reviews: "... This book is a must for everyone with an abiding interest in this topic. The coverage of both the basic principles and more advanced theory, in addition to the abundance of examples provided, make "Biotransformations in Organic Chemistry" an eminently commendable work." (www.organische-chemie.de, 13.4.2004) "This book is an excellent resource upon which to base undergraduate and graduate courses in biotransformations and at the same time to promote the integration of catalytic methods in organic synthesis as an approach to performing efficient synthesis.a? This book provides good value for the reader and is highly recommended." Chemistry in Australia, 11/2004, p. 31 "a? To summarize, the book is comprehensive, well structured and easy to read either cover-to-cover or by just dipping into a particular topic of interest. It is a combination of a general introduction to the theoretical principles of synthetic biotransformations, an outline of the practicalities which need to be considered and a compact, yet comprehensive, review of discoveries and developments which have driven this field towards maturity over the past twenty years. I found it to be an informative and enjoyable read and would recommend it as a central textbook both for synthetic chemists already involved in biotransformations as well as a good starting point for those who have yet to take the plunge."(www.biochemist.org, 2/2005, Dr. Chris Hamilton, Queens University Belfast) "With a chemistry audience in mind, this book covers a? biotransformation methodologies, but pays particular attention enzyme types and methods which are the most useful and accessible to the organic chemist. a? With more than 2000 references to the primary literature not only is this book an informative introductory text, it also provides a central reference a? . comprehensive, well structured and easy to read a? . a good starting point for those who have yet to take the plunge." (Dr. Chris Hamilton, The Biochemist, February, 2005) "This book is an excellent resource upon which to base undergraduate and graduate courses in biotransformations and at the same time to promote the integration of catalytic methods in organic synthesis as an approach to performing efficient syntheses. a? This book provides good value for the reader and is highly recommended." (Helmut H'gel) From the reviews of the fifth edition: "Offers a remarkable arsenal of highly selective transformations for state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry. a? this well-established textbook on biocatalysis provides a basis for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in modern organic chemistry, as well as a condensed introduction to this field. It is written from an organic chemista's viewpoint to fill the gap between classical organic chemistry and biochemistry a? . Emphasis has been given to an improved didactic style a? to facilitate a deeper understanding of the underlying principles involved." (LabPlus International, Vol. 18(2), 2004) "In this book, Kurt Faber a? has produced an outstanding teaching aid in the area of biotransformations. Kinetics, equilibria, and their effects on selectivity and enantioselectivity are explained in careful detail, with interesting reactions provided to exemplify these concepts. a? This book is a must for everyone with an abiding interest in this topic. a? an eminently commendable work." "With more than 2000 references a? not only is this book an informative introductory text, it also provides a central reference from which to pursue a biotransformation of particular interest. a? To polish it off are some useful appendices a? . the book is comprehensive, well structured and easy to read a? . I found it to be an informative and enjoyable read and would recommend it as a central textbook bo

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal660/.634

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentIntroduction and Background Information: Introduction; Common Prejudices Against Enzymes; Advantages and Disadvantages of Biocatalysts; Enzyme Properties and Nomenclature.- Biocatalytic Applications: Hydrolytic Reactions; Reduction Reactions; Oxidation Reactions; Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds; Addition and Elimination Reactions; Glycosyl-Transfer Reactions; Halogenation and Dehalogenation Reactions.- Special Techniques: Enzymes in Organic Solvents; Immobilization; Modified and Artificial Enzymes.- State of the Art and Outlook.- Appendix: Basic Rules for Handling Biocatalysts; Abbreviations; Suppliers of Enzymes; Commonly Used Enzyme Preparations; Major Culture Collections; Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi.

SynopsisThe use of biocatalysts, emBiocatalysts, employed either as isolated enzymes or whole microbial cells, offer a remarkable arsenal of highly selective transformations for state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry. This well-established text and reference provides a basis for courses in modern organic chemistry and a condensed introduction to the field. After a basic introduction spanning the principles of stereoselective transformations, kinetics and enzyme properties, the different types of reactions are explained. Special techniques, such as the use of enzymes in organic solvents, immobilization techniques and the use of modified enzymes, are also treated. This new edition features an improved didactic style and includes new developments, such as dynamic resolution, stereo-inversion and enantio-convergent processes., The use of biocatalysts, employed either as isolated enzymes or whole microbial cells, offers a remarkable arsenal of highly selective transformations for state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry. Over the last two decades, this methodology has become an indispensable tool for asymmetric synthesis, not only at the academic level, but also on an industrial scale. This well-established textbook on biocatalysis provides a basis for undergraduate and graduate courses in modern organic chemistry, as well as a condensed introduction into this field. After a basic introduction into the use of biocatalysts - principles of stereoselective transformations, kinetics and enzyme properties - the different types of reactions are explained according to the 'reaction principle', such as hydrolysis, reduction, oxidation, C-C bond formation, etc. Special techniques, such as the use of enzymes in organic solvents, immobilization techniques and the use of modified enzymes, are treated in a separate section. A final chapter deals with the basic rules for the safe and practical handling of biocatalysts. In this revised and corrected 5th edition, emphasis has been given to an improved didactic style in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the underlying principles. New developments, such as dynamic resolution, stereo-inversion and enantio-convergent processes are included.

LC Classification NumberTP248.65.E59F3 2004