Organic Chemistry Concepts and Applications for Medicinal Chemistry

by Joseph E. Rice

Organic Chemistry Concepts and Applications for Medicinal Chemistry provides a valuable refresher for understanding the relationship between chemical bonding and those molecular properties that help to determine medicinal activity. This book explores the basic aspects of structural organic chemistry without going into the various classes of reactions. Three medicinal chemistry concepts are also introduced: partition coefficients, the nomenclature of cyclic and polycyclic ring systems that comprise a large number of drug molecules, and drug metabolism. The nomenclature chapter guides the reader through the process of drawing an accurate chemical structure when given a systematic name. The metabolism chapter focuses on understanding the chemistry of these processes. By emphasizing the relationship between structure and properties, this book gives readers the connections to more fully comprehend, retain, apply, and build upon their organic chemistry background in further chemistry study, practice, and exams.

Key features

• Focused approach to review those organic chemistry concepts that are most important for medicinal chemistry practice and understanding
• Accessible content to refresh the reader’s knowledge of bonding, structure, functional groups, stereochemistry, and more
• Appropriate level of coverage for students in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and related areas; individuals seeking content review for graduate and medical courses and exams; pharmaceutical patent attorneys; and chemists and scientists requiring a review of pertinent material

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