The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Wow. I have been searching for a book like this since my undergrad days at the University of Pittsburgh. Not much more to say about this book than has already been said. I will however say that this is the most concise book that I have ever found on the theory of mechanisms. It is decievingly short, for it encompases all the major topics you will find in your 1200 page O-chem text, and dare I say, may be just as, if not more usefull. In organic chemistry it is not important to memorize a vast amount of material as, incorrectly, most neophyte students believe. The science really is an art with a few major rules that outline the whole of the science. If you truly UNDERSTAND these rules, and use this book for that purpose, you will succeed at any Organic course any school has to offer. Buy this book. Practice your problems. Be prepared to learn, not memorize.

I ordered a used textbook and I almost think this one is brand new off the shelf. The spine hasn't even been cracked yet!

I bought this book to practice mechanisms because I'll be taking a physical organic class in the spring that uses them heavily. I used this book instead of sitting in on a sophomore organic class, because by job as a TA conflicted.Anyway, this book is extraordinary. Dr. Grossman has taught me so many things about how to write a correct mechanism and how to recognize a bad mechanism when I see one. The book is written in a very clear and friendly manner and it's really quite hard to put down when you start reading it.The book also has practice problems and the book's website has the answers, giving even more incentive to practice mechanisms.

This is a very well written book - I mean one that you can read like a novel. In that respect it is probably the best (if not the only) book on the market. I enjoyed reading a lot, although I have learnt about all of the mechanisms way before from the March and other books. _The March_ is superior if you want to look at particular reactions, or have a more detailed view. Unfortunately it is a tough job to get through all 3000 pages (almost). March unlike Grossman avoids simplifications, but the latter gives you some (false perhaps?) feeling of certainty what is happening with the molecules.I would recommend this book for learning the basics of mechanisms in organic chemistry.

Very detailed, very "friendly to the user", full of examples. A well-builded sequence of scientific thought and logic. Students who hate mechanisms (especially the ones on organic chemistry) will feel very confident after following the guidelines in this book.Hope you find this review helpful!Dr. Anastasia Varvogli

This compact but content-rich book is ideal for students who have completed at least their first year of organic chemistry (some physical chemistry is helpful but not critical) and wish to improve their understanding of the subject. The writing style is generally remarkably clear and readable; the author manages to make an inherently intimidating subject surprisingly easy to approach and understand.I would recommend it to any student of chemistry, regardless of whether it fits into your scheduled courses.

A well written (and humorous) book with a great selection of problems at the end of each chapter. The chapters were not only fun to read but the information was concisely written in a very clear and easily understandable manner. I adore this book.

If you're looking for a book for undergraduate organic chemistry, this book is going to be way over your head. My chem 2 prof told me to order this to prepare for o chem and it was basically another language. I still did well in o chem despite not using this book at all. This might be helpful for chemistry grad students or higher level organic chem

This is the only reason I got an A in 3rd and 4th year chemistry

I was excited to find this book, as I thought it would be valuable in answering the kind of mechanistic organic chemistry problems found in organic chemistry exams.Personally, I found it quite disappointing, especially given the high rating here on amazon and elsewhere. This may be as the book is targeted at an American style of course compared to the U.K. system.Grossman sets out in the book to cover everything from standard substitution to transition metals to pericyclic and radical reactions. This broad coverage means that his book lacks substance and depth - only the bare minimum.I wouldn’t recommend this book at all. Read some organic chemistry textbooks and then try out some problems (there are vast quantities available online).

Das vorliegende Werk sollte definitiv in keinem Handapparat fehlen. Es ist äußerst präzise geschrieben und beinhaltet auch Hinweise auf häufig gemachte Fehlerquellen. Dabei geht es einmal durch die ganze organische Chemie - dabei ist es in schwarz/weiß aufschlussreicher als so manches, nicht mit Farben geizende, Buch. Hierbei behandelt der Autor Modelle und Theorien oder beleuchtet Altbekanntes unter einem ganz anderen Winkel - dadurch vertieft sich das Wissen ungemein!Allerdings ist es nicht unbedingt für "blutige Anfänger" zu empfehlen, sondern mehr für den fortgeschrittenen Studenten oder erfahrenen Wissenschaftler. Als Prüfungsvorbereitung, wie z.B. einer Abschlussprüfung uneingeschränkt empfehlbar.Nach der Lektüre des Buches habe ich meine Vorlesung noch einmal umgestellt - mehr kann man von einem Buch nicht erwarten, oder?And don’t forget – "Obey Grossman's Rule!”BESTEN DANK!

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