Related eBooks

Organic Spectroscopy: Technology and Applications is an essential guide to the principles and practices of spectroscopy in organic chemistry. This comprehensive text covers the fundamentals of the electromagnetic spectrum, UV-visible, infrared (IR), Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry, providing a structured approach to understanding each technique`s role in molecular analysis. Designed for students and professionals alike, the book emphasizes problem-solving and structural analysis, offering a methodical progression through each technique to build practical expertise. Illustrated with detailed diagrams and real-world spectra, the text also includes solved examples to reinforce learning and enhance application skills. Key Features: - Comprehensive coverage of core spectroscopy techniques: UV-visible, IR, Raman, NMR, and mass spectrometry. - Step-by-step explanations and problem-solving techniques for structural analysis. - Numerous illustrations and spectra for visual learning.

The Chemistry inside Spices and Herbs: Research and Development brings comprehensive information about the chemistry of spices and herbs with a focus on recent research in this field. The book is an extensive 2-part collection of 20 chapters contributed by experts in phytochemistry with the aim to give the reader deep knowledge about phytochemical constituents in herbal plants and their benefits. The contents include reviews on the biochemistry and biotechnology of spices and herbs, herbal medicines, biologically active compounds and their role in therapeutics among other topics. Chapters which highlight natural drugs and their role in different diseases and special plants of clinical significance are also included. Part II continues from the previous part with chapters on the treatment of skin diseases and oral problems. This part focuses on clinically important herbs such as turmeric, fenugreek, ashwagandha (Indian winter cherry), basil, Terminalia chebula (black myrobalan). In terms of phytochemicals, this part presents chapters that cover resveratrol, piperine and circumin.

Glycals and Their Derivatives is an essential resource for understanding the emerging applications of carbohydrate-derived unsaturated sugars. Carbohydrates are versatile molecules, abundant in nature, biocompatible, and structurally diverse, with glycals and their derivatives showing remarkable biological activities, including antimicrobial and anticancer effects. It discusses the synthesis, transformations, and applications of glycals, offering valuable insights for researchers and professionals in glycoscience. Key Features: - Comprehensive Coverage: Explores the synthesis and transformation of glycals, glycosides), and 2-C-branched sugars, emphasizing their chemical and biological significance. - Advanced Synthetic Strategies: Discusses recent advances, including metal-catalyzed and metal-free approaches for glycoside synthesis under mild conditions. - Natural Product Synthesis: Highlights the total synthesis of medicinally important molecules derived from glycals. - Cutting-Edge Applications: Examines the role of glycals in creating glycohybrids and glycoconjugates, opening avenues in glycobiology and glycotechnology.