100 Best Organic Chemistry Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Richard P. Feynman

5.0

The legendary introduction to physics from the subject's greatest teacher
"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction to physics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics

Recommended by Bill Gates and David Bainbridge.

Bill Gates

CEO/Microsoft

You don't have to take a course to learn physics. If you're hardcore, read the Feynman book and do the problems. [source]

David Bainbridge

I think that he is one of the most intelligent people to live in the 20th century. Yet at the same time, surprisingly, he is an amazingly good teacher. This is quite an unusual combination. [source]

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Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: First Semester Topics

David R. Klein

5.0

Readers continue to turn to Klein's Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: First Semester Topics, 3rd Edition because it enables them to better understand fundamental principles, solve problems, and focus on what they need to know to succeed. This edition explores the major principles in the field and explains why they are relevant. It is written in a way that clearly shows the patterns in orga

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Organic Chemistry

Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, Stuart Warren, Peter Wothers

4.9

This new and innovative text helps students develop a deeper understanding of organic chemistry. It treats the subject as a coherent whole, complete with numerous logical connections, consequences, and an underlying structure and "language." Employing an approach based on mechanism and reaction type, the book empasizes understanding ideas rather than merely memorizing facts. It shows students how

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The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Sam Kean

4.8

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?

The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The f

Recommended by Michelle Francl and Timothy J. Jorgensen.

Michelle Francl

Sam Kean brings the periodic table to life with the stories you didn’t hear in high school chemistry but will wish you did. [source]

Timothy J. Jorgensen

I do like the story of radium. [source]

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Organic Chemistry as a Second Language: Second Semester Topics

David R. Klein

4.7

Organic chemistry can be a challenging subject. Most students view organic chemistry as a subject requiring hours upon hours of memorization. Author David Klein's Second Language books prove this is not true--organic chemistry is one continuous story that actually makes sense if you pay attention. Offering a unique skill-building approach, these market-leading books teach students how to ask the r

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Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story

Alexander Shulgin

4.7

phen-ethyl-amine \fen-'eth-al-a-,men\ n. [phenyl fr. F. phène, fr. Gk. phainein, to show (from its occurrence in illuminating gas)+ ethyl ( + yl) + amine fr. NL ammonia] 1: A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. It is an endogenous component of the human brain. 2: Any of a series of compounds containing the phenethylamine skeleton, and modified by chemical cons

Recommended by James Fadiman.

James Fadiman

There are two great beings that invented psychedelics: God and Sasha Shulgin. This book is filled with how to do various synthesis. [source]

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Organic Chemistry I for Dummies

Winter

4.6

Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293378) was previously published as Organic Chemistry I For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118828076). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The easy way to take the confusion out of organic chemistry

Organic chemistry has a long-

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Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything

Theodore Gray and Nick Mann

4.5

In this paperback edition of the beloved second book in Theodore Gray's bestselling (1.5 million copies) Elements trilogy, Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine into the molecules that form the things that make up our world.

Molecules is the second book in the million-copy bestselling Elements trilogy. In Molecules, Theodore Gray takes the next step in the story that bega

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Tihkal: The Continuation

Alexander Shulgin

4.4

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Modern Physical Organic Chemistry

Eric V. Anslyn, Dennis A. Dougherty

4.4

This modern textbook makes explicit the many connections between physical organic chemistry and critical fields such as organometallic chemistrry, materials chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. In the latter part of the 20th century, the field of physical organic chemistry went through dramatic changes, with an increased emphasis on noncovalent interactions and their roles in molecul

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Organic Chemistry

David R. Klein

4.4

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Scientific American September 2026

Scientific American

4.4

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe

Theodore Gray

4.3

The third installment in Theodore Gray's "Elements" trilogy.

Theodore Gray continues the journey through our molecular and chemical world that began with The Elements and continued with Molecules. In Reactions, Gray once again puts his photography and storytelling to work demonstrating how molecules interact in ways that are essential to our very existence. The book begins with a brief recap of e

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4th Grade Common Core Math: Daily Practice Workbook - Part I: Multiple Choice | 1000+ Practice Questions and Video Explanations | Argo Brothers

Argo Brothers

4.3

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USE THIS FOR THAT: Your Easy Essential Oil Guidebook

Kathy Heshelow

4.3

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86 Tricks to Ace Organic Chemistry

Michael Pa

4.3

Not organic chemistry for dummies, but organic chemistry for everyone. Also get another eBook with your purchase (details in your book)
Organic chemistry help, made fast and easy. You can learn the top 86 organic chemistry test tricks that your professors won't tell you. From how to ace synthesis problems, to little-known helpful reactions, to interpreting spectra, and a healthy dose of humor this

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The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens

Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann

4.3

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Chemistry For Dummies

John T. Moore

4.3

Discover clear, time-saving explanations of chemistry concepts Chemistry For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a breath of fresh air for high school and college chem students. This book simplifies chemistry basics, making it easy to understand everything from matter and molecules to moles and measurements. Mapping to a typical chemistry course (one year of high school or one semester of undergrad), this boo

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Organic Chemistry I Workbook for Dummies

Arthur Winter

4.3

From models to molecules to mass spectrometry-solve organic chemistry problems with ease Got a grasp on the organic chemistry terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear - this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of organic chemistry problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With memorizat

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Student's Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry

Leroy G. Wade and Jan W. Simek

4.3

Prepared by Jan William Simek, this manual provides detailed solutions to all in-chapter as well as end-of-chapter exercises in the text.

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The Shulgin Index, Volume One: Psychedelic Phenethylamines and Related Compounds

Alexander T. Shulgin, Tania Manning, Paul F. Daley

4.3

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Organonitrogen Chemistry

Patrick D. Bailey, Keith M. Morgan

4.3

This primer provides a much needed introduction to organionitrogen chemistry. Nitrogen plays a key role in all areas of organic chemistry, from DNA and proteins through pharmaceuticals to man-made drugs and new material. Despite this large application, there are just a few key principles which underpin the chemistry. This concise primer covers these principles in a discussion of all the main organ

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Worked Solutions in Organic Chemistry

James M. Coxon

4.3

This book illustrates and teaches the finer details of the tactics and strategies employed in the synthesis of organic molecules. As well as providing model answers to the problems, the book discusses, in detail, the reasons why particular strategies are chosen, and why, in given circumstances, alternative methods or routes may or may not be appropriate. As such it could be used as a stand alone v

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Alicyclic Chemistry

Martin Grossel

4.3

This book provides an overview of the chemistry of cyclic (non-aromatic) organic compounds containing rings of carbon atoms. Such structures include many compounds which play a key role in the natural world (e.g. perfumes and pheromones) and in pharmacology (e.g. the steroids). An understanding of the fundamental concepts of this area of chemistry provides a key insight into many other areas of or

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Organic Chemistry II for Dummies

John T. Moore

4.3

A plain-English guide to one of the toughest courses around So, you survived the first semester of Organic Chemistry (maybe even by the skin of your teeth) and now it's time to get back to the classroom and lab! Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is an easy-to-understand reference to this often challenging subject.

Thanks to this book, you'll get friendly and comprehensible guidance on everything you

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Organic Chemistry Reactions: QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide (QuickStudy Academic)

Mark Jackson PhD

4.3

Quick Reference for the core essentials of a subject and class that is challenging at best and that many students struggle with. In 6 laminated pages our experienced chemistry author and professor gathered key elements organized and designed to use along with your text and lectures, as a review before testing, or as a memory companion that keeps key answers always at your fingertips. As many stude

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Organic Chemistry

J.K

4.3

The sixth edition of this text is revised and now incorporates new information. Some chapters have been rewritten, making topics such as conjugation and nucleophilic substitution more accessible. Problems are provided which challenge the readers' understanding. read.

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MCAT Organic Chemistry Review

The Princeton Review

4.2

IF IT'S ON THE TEST, IT'S IN THIS BOOK. The Princeton Review’s MCAT® Organic Chemistry Review brings you everything you need to ace the organic chemistry concepts found on the MCAT, including thorough subject reviews, example practice questions with step-by-step explanations, hundreds of practice problems, and 3 full-length practice tests.

Inside this book, you’ll find proven strategies for tacklin

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The Mystery of Life's Origin: The Continuing Controversy

Charles B Thaxton

4.2

The origin of life from non-life remains one of the most enduring mysteries of modern science. The Mystery of Life's Origin: The Continuing Controversy investigates how close scientists are to solving that mystery and explores what we are learning about the origin of life from current research in chemistry, physics, astrobiology, biochemistry, and more. The book includes an updated version of the

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Proof: The Science of Booze

Adam Rogers

4.2

Humans have been perfecting alcohol production for ten thousand years, but scientists are just starting to distill the chemical reactions behind the perfect buzz. In a spirited tour across continents and cultures, Adam Rogers takes us from bourbon country to the world’s top gene-sequencing labs, introducing us to the bars, barflies, and evolving science at the heart of boozy technology. He chases

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Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry for JEE

M.S. Chouhan

4.2

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Organic Chemistry: Fundamental Concepts

Inc. BarCharts

4.2

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Fundamental Concepts deals with the basic concepts which are very helpful for a simple and clear understanding of Organic Chemistry. These concepts include nomenclature and classification, hybridization, electronic and physical effects, hydrogen bonding, reaction intermediates, chemical reactions-basic principles, stereoisomerism and aromaticity. This book will be extremely help

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Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach

Stuart Warren

4.2

One approach to organic synthesis is retrosynthetic analysis. With this approach a chemist will start with the structure of their target molecule and progressively cut bonds to create simpler molecules. Reversing this process gives a synthetic route to the target molecule from simpler starting materials. This "disconnection" approach to synthesis is now a fundamental part of every organic synthesi

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Advanced Organic Chemistry: Part B: Reaction and Synthesis

Francis A. Carey, Richard J. Sundberg

4.2

The control of reactivity to achieve specific syntheses is one of the overarching goals of organic chemistry. In the decade since the publication of the third edition, major advances have been made in the development of efficient new methods, particularly catalytic processes, and in means for control of reaction stereochemistry.
This volume assumes a level of familiarity with structural and mechan

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Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language

David R. Klein

4.2

Building on the resounding success of the first volume (0-471-27235-3), Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, Volume 2 provides readers with clear, easy-to-understand explanations of fundamental principles. It explores the critical concepts while also examining why they are relevant. The core content is presented within the framework of predicting products, proposing mechanisms, and solving synt

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MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2020-2021: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests

Kaplan Test Prep

4.2

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitles included with the product. â€‹
Kaplan’s MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2020-2021 includes updates across all 7 books to reflect the latest, most accurate, and most testable materials on the MCAT. New layouts make our books even more strea

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Organic Chemistry for Babies

Chris Ferrie, Cara Florance

4.2

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius!

Written by an expert, Organic Chemistry for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the structure of organic, carbon-containing compounds and materials. Babies (and grownups!) be one step ahead of pre-med students. Co-written by Cara Florance, who has a PhD in Biochemistry and a BS in Chemistry with work experience in astrobiololgy

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The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual: A Student's Guide to Techniques

James W. Zubrick

4.2

Written for the laboratory that accompanies the sophomore/junior level courses in Organic Chemistry, Zubrick provides students with a valuable guide to the basic techniques of the Organic Chemistry lab. The book will help students understand and practice good lab safety. It will also help students become familiar with basic instrumentation, techniques and apparatus and help them master the latest

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Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry (5th Edition)

A.I. Vogel, A.R. Tatchell, et al.

4.2

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Chemistry Workbook for Dummies

Chris Hren and Peter J. Mikulecky

4.2

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An Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

Keith F. Purcell, John C. Kotz

4.2

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Chemistry II For Dummies

John T. Moore

4.2

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The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry

Larry Gonick and Craig Criddle

4.2

If you have ever suspected that "heavy water" is the title of a bootleg Pink Floyd album, believed that surface tension is an anxiety disorder, or imagined that a noble gas is the result of a heavy meal at Buckingham Palace, then you need The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry to set you on the road to chemical literacy.

You don't need to be a scientist to grasp these and many other complex ideas, because

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A Textbook of Organic Chemistry

Arun Bahl

4.2

For B.Sc. Students , One of the distinctive featues of the text is its visual impact. Color graphics, illustrators, and molecular models and high resolution photos have been extensively used to highlight and reinforce the important points. Caolor has been used to highlight change and concepts. Table Of Contents: Getting Started2.Purification of Organic Compounds .Composition of Organic compounds 4

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Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

Ralph J. Fessenden, Joan S. Fessenden

4.2

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Scientific American April 2026

Scientific American

4.2

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge and enhancing our understanding of the world .

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Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture

Robert Bruce Thompson

4.2

For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry -- not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work:

Purify alcohol by distillation Produce hydrogen and oxygen gas b

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The Nature of Drugs Vol. 1: History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact

Alexander Shulgin, Fred Sanders, and Transform Press

4.2

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Organic Chemistry

Janice Smith

4.2

Smith's Organic Chemistry continues to breathe new life into the organic chemistry world. This new fifth edition retains its popular delivery of organic chemistry content in a student-friendly format. Janice Smith draws on her extensive teaching background to deliver organic chemistry in a way in which students learn: with limited use of text paragraphs, and through concisely written bulleted list

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Organic Chemistry

Paula Y. Bruice

4.2

This innovative book from acclaimed educator Paula Bruice isorganized in a way that discourages rote memorization. The author'swriting has been praised for anticipating readers' questions, andappeals to their need to learn visually and by solving problems.Emphasizing that learners should reason their way to solutions ratherthan memorize facts, Bruice encourages them to think about whatthey have le

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Advanced Organic Chemistry: Part A: Structure and Mechanisms

Francis A. Carey, Richard J. Sundberg

4.2

Since its original appearance in 1977, Advanced Organic Chemistry has maintained its place as the premier textbook in the field, offering broad coverage of the structure, reactivity and synthesis of organic compounds. As in the earlier editions, the text contains extensive references to both the primary and review literature and provides examples of data and reactions that illustrate and document

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Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis

Peter G. M. Wuts, Theodora W. Greene

4.2

The Fourth Edition of Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis continues to be an indispensable reference for controlling the reactivity of the most common functional groups during a synthetic sequence. This new edition incorporates the significant developments in the field since publication of the third edition in 1998, including...
New protective groups such as the fluorous family and the

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Chemistry for Dummies, 2nd Edition

John T. Moore

4.2

Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293460) was previously published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118007303). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum

We're all natural born chemists. E

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The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Robert B. Grossman

4.2

Intended for students of intermediate organic chemistry, this text shows how to write a reasonable mechanism for an organic chemical transformation. The discussion is organized by types of mechanisms and the conditions under which the reaction is executed, rather than by the overall reaction as is the case in most textbooks. The treatment emphasizes unifying principles, showing how common mechanis

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Life's Ratchet: How Molecular Machines Extract Order from Chaos

Peter M. Hoffmann

4.2

The cells in our bodies consist of molecules, made up of the same carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms found in air and rocks. But molecules, such as water and sugar, are not alive. So how do our cells--assemblies of otherwise "dead" molecules--come to life, and together constitute a living being?
In "Life's Ratchet," physicist Peter M. Hoffmann locates the answer to this age-old question at the na

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Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

Nick Lane

4.2

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Organic Chemistry

John E. McMurry

4.2

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Organic Chemistry

Stanley H. Pine

4.2

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Organic Chemistry

Robert Thornton Morrison, Robert Neilson Boyd

4.2

This seventh edition of Organic Chemistry has been revised to include the latest techniques and procedures in 2003. The text includes a computer art program that combines space-filling and framework models to enhance understanding.

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Swim's Psychedelic Cook Book: Mescaline, DMT and Harmalas

Psychederic

4.1

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Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Mechanisms

Michael B. Smit

4.1

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Pushing Electrons: A Guide for Students of Organic Chemistry

Daniel P. Weeks

4.1

This brief text teaches a skill essential to learning organic chemistry. By working through the program, students learn to push electrons to generate resonance structures and write organic mechanisms.

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Illegal Drugs: A Complete Guide to their History, Chemistry, Use, and Abuse

Paul Gahlinger

4.1

• Does Ecstasy cause brain damage?
• Why is crack more addictive than cocaine?
• What questions regarding drugs are legal to ask in a job interview?
• When does marijuana possession carry a greater prison sentence than murder?

Illegal Drugs is the first comprehensive reference to offer timely, pertinent information on every drug currently prohibited by law in the United States. It includes their hi

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The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs: History, Pharmacology, and Cultural Context

Daniel M. Perrine

4.1

This fascinating book presents a scientifically objective, and thoroughly documented exposition of the pharmacological and psychological effects of nearly every known substance that affects human consciousness, from alcohol to Zopiclone. It also features first-hand accounts and descriptions of the social, cultural, and religious milieus in which man y psychotropic plants are used, and discusses hi

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The Mystery of Life's Origin: Reassessing Current Theories

Charles Thaxton

4.1

A seminal work for the theory of intelligent design, this book provides a scientific critique of the prevailing paradigmatic theories of chemical evolution. The authors include Discovery Institute fellows Charles Thaxton and Walter Bradley, and they conclude that the prebiotic soup from which the first cell supposedly arose is a myth. The Miller-Urey experiments employed an unrealistic gas mixture

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Organic Chemistry

Francis Carey

4.1

104398 KB
Print Length: 1248 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 10 edition (January 8, 2016)
Publication Date: January 8, 2016

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Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions Manual

MARC LOUDON

4.1

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LSD

Otto Snow

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Workbook For Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach

Stuart Warren

4.1

A workbook providing additional examples, problems, and solutions for use with Warren's Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach. Exercises correspond to chapters in the main text. Problems of special ease or difficulty are labeled for optional use. Workbook includes a formula index of all target molecules contained in the text and workbook.

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Wiley's Solomons & Fryhle Organic Chemistry (Old Edition) for JEE (Main & Advanced) 2017ed

M.S. Chouhan

4.1

Brand New

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Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Third Edition)

Joel Karty

4.1

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Essential Organic Chemistry

Paula Yurkanis Bruice

4.1

This organic chemistry reference helps readers see organic chemistry as an interesting and exciting science and encourages the development of critical-thinking skills. Bruice presents reactions with enough detail to give readers a solid understanding of reactivity, rather than rote memorization. Once readers understand the reasons behind the reactivity of organic compounds, they will be better pre

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Graph Paper Composition , 4x4 Quad Ruled , 100 Pages: Notebook quad ruled 4 squares per inch : 7.5 x 9.25 " size paper: for School Lab , Math and ... ( white ) (Notebooks For College Students)

minny brightcolor

4.1

Grid graph Notebook : Quad Ruled 4x4for College Students , School Lab : Math and Science SubjectsBook Details: Notebook / Graph Paper : Quad Ruled 4 squares per inch: 4x4 quad ruled Plain / white paper / Soft Cover / Matte Cover intended for Sketching, Doodling, Writing, Journal Suitable for pencils, pens and light felt tipped pens Perfect gift for students, teachers, school, College , office, wor

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The Magical and Ritual Use of Aphrodisiacs

Richard Alan Miller

4.1

Aphrodisiacs, the "foods of love" that increase sexual desire and potency fall into two classifications: biochemical, which have a direct effect on sexual activity, and the more important group whose effects are psycho-physiological in nature. Richard Alan Miller provides comprehensive and detailed information on using both kinds of aphrodisiacs.

Emphasizing the powerful role of the mind on the bio

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The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens

Richard Evans Schultes

4.1

Definitive, masterful, wonderful coverage of the plant entheogens. Organized by botanical families, and well illustrated with drawings, photos, and chemical formulas. Much on ethnobotany, history, and chemistry as well. Many new intriguing species to explore; special chapters on possible new hallucinogens. Well referenced and indexed. Good match with Pharmacotheon, especially for great botanical i

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Student's Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry

Paula Yurkanis Bruice

4.1

Extensively revised, the updated Study Guide and Solutions Manual contains many more practice problems.

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Composition Notebook College Ruled: Vintage Aesthetic Science Lab Tools Illustration Volume #3, Writing Journal for School, College, Work, Sketching & ... Science Lab Tools Illustration Series)

Maeberry Grace Press

4.1

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Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control

Paul Wyatt, Stuart Warren

4.1

Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control is the long-awaited sequel to Stuart Warren's bestseller Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach, which looked at the planning behind the synthesis of compounds. This unique book now provides a comprehensive, practical account of the key concepts involved in synthesising compounds and focuses on putting the planning into practice.

The two themes of the

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Practical LSD Manufacture

Uncle Fester

4.1

This book contains the most detailed, comprehensive and concise descriptions ever compiled of several innovative procedures for extracting LSD from natural sources, as well as a stunning breakthrough in psychedelic drug preparation: a simple process for extracting the hallucinogenic substance 2,4,5-trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA-2) from the common, widely-available calamus plant Also includes tips on

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Symphony in C: Carbon and the Evolution of (Almost) Everything

Robert M. Hazen

4.1

An enchanting biography of the most resonant— and most necessary—chemical element on Earth.

Carbon. It’s in the fibers in your hair, the timbers in your walls, the food that you eat, and the air that you breathe. It’s worth billions as a luxury and half a trillion as a necessity, but there are still mysteries yet to be solved about the element that can be both diamond and coal. Where does it come f

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Slime: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us

Ruth Kassinger

4.1

“No organisms are more important to life as we know it than algae. In Slime, Ruth Kassinger gives this under-appreciated group its due.” —Elizabeth Kolbert

Say “algae” and most people think of pond scum. What they don’t know is that without algae, none of us would exist.

There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons. Algae cr

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The Commemorative Edition of Pihkal and Tihkal

Sasha Shulgin

4.1

This Commemorative edition of PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story and TiHKAL: The Continuation features the original texts but with complete errata, new essays, anecdotes & reminiscences by numerous colleagues, over 200 photographs, and original art. PiHKAL is the fictionalized autobiographical account of Sasha and Ann Shulgin's research and romance, exploring altered state experiences in the context of

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Student Study Guide and Solutions Manual to Accompany Organic Chemistry

David R. Klein

4.1

Organic chemistry is not merely a compilation of principles, but rather, it is a disciplined method of thought and analysis. Success in organic chemistry requires mastery in two core aspects: fundamental concepts and the skills needed to apply those concepts and solve problems. Readers must learn to become proficient at approaching new situations methodically, based on a repertoire of skills. Thes

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Chemistry Essentials for Dummies

John T. Moor

4.1

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Reactions, Rearrangements and Reagents

S.N. Sanyal

4.1

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The Healing Power of Essential Oils

Rodolphe Balz

4.1

Essential oils - fragrant essences for health and well-being, are among the most popular natural remedies today. The heart of this book contains an index of essential oils and their many properties. More than 200 essential oils are described in precise detail here, followed by a particularly comprehensive therapeutic index which makes it easier to put them to practical use.

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Organic Synthesis: The Roles of Boron and Silicon

Susan E. Thomas

4.0

Compounds of boron and silicon play a vital role in organic synthesis and the study of their properties and reactions is an important feature of undergraduate courses in organic chemistry. As part of the new, user-friendly Oxford Chemistry Primer Series, the essential chemistry of organoboranes and organosilanes is presented here with clarity and simplicity, emphasizing how these compounds can be

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Advanced Organic Chemistry

Jerry March

4.0

This survey of advanced chemistry covers virtually all the useful reactions--600 all told--with the scope, limitations, and mechanism of each described in detail. Extensive general sections on the mechanisms of the important reaction types, and five chapters on the structure and stereochemistry of organic compounds and reactive intermediates are included as well. Of the more than 10,000 references

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Chemistry3: Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry

Andrew Burrows

4.0

Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts on which all other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering college, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry3 responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies.

Uniqu

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Mauve: How One Man Invented a Colour That Changed the World

Simon Garfield

4.0

In 1856 eighteen-year-old English chemist William Perkin accidentally discovered a way to mass-produce color. In a "witty, erudite, and entertaining" (Esquire) style, Simon Garfield explains how the experimental mishap that produced an odd shade of purple revolutionized fashion, as well as industrial applications of chemistry research. Occasionally honored in certain colleges and chemistry clubs,

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Applied Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis

Robin Whyman

4.0

This Primer has two main objectives: to provide an overview of the influence of organometallic chemistry on homogeneous and heterogenous catalysis and to provide an account of the principle commercial applications of homogeneous catalysis in industry. The book builds on the coverage of organometallic chemistry in two Primers by Bochmann, OCPs 12 and 13.

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4th Grade Common Core Math: Daily Practice Workbook - Part II: Free Response | 1000+ Practice Questions and Video Explanations | Argo Brothers

Argo Brothers

4.0

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Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide

Clifford C. Houk and Richard Post

4.0

CHEMISTRY SECOND EDITION

The fast, easy way to master the fundamentals of chemistry

Have you ever wondered about the differences between liquids, gases, and solids? Or what actually happens when something burns?What exactly is a solution? An acid? A base? This is chemistry--thecomposition and structure of substances composing all matter, andhow they can be transformed. Whether you are studying chemi

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Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry

John Leonard, Barry Lygo, Garry Procter

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The first edition of this book achieved considerable success due to its ease of use and practical approach, and to the clear writing style of the authors. The preparation of organic compounds is still central to many disciplines, from the most applied to the highly academic and, more tan ever is not limited to chemists. With an emphasis on the most up-to-date techniques commonly used in organic sy

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Drug-Like Properties: Concepts, Structure Design and Methods from ADME to Toxicity Optimization

Li Di

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Writing Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry

Audrey Miller

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Writing Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry, Second Edition, is an invaluable guide to charting the movements of atoms and electrons in the reactions of organic molecules. Miller and Solomon illustrate that understanding organic reactions is based on applying general principles rather than the rote memorization of unrelated processes, and, in turn, emphasize that writing mechanisms is a prac

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Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds

Robert M. Silverstein, Francis X. Webster, David J. Kiemle

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Chemistry All-in-One For Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)

Christopher R. Hren, John T. Moore, Peter J. Mikulecky

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Everything you need to crush chemistry with confidenceChemistry All-in-One For Dummies arms you with all the no-nonsense, how-to content you’ll need to pass your chemistry class with flying colors. You’ll find tons of practical examples and practice problems, and you’ll get access to an online quiz for every chapter. Reinforce the concepts you learn in the classroom and beef up your understanding

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Lsd 25 & Tryptamine Syntheses Overview & Reference Guide For

Otto Snow

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Organic Chemistry Made Ridiculously Simple

Gene Davis

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