Introduction to Science of Synthesis

With contributions from over 1,000 authors, providing information on 18,000 generally applicable experimental procedures, which when complete will include 180,000 reactions and 800,000 structures, Science of Synthesis is set to be the most in-depth, authoritative information source available on synthetic methodologies.

Drawing on more than 90 years of experience and building on Thieme's world-renowned Houben–Weyl series, Science of Synthesis turns information into knowledge. It is now available in both print and electronic formats.

Clear and systematic, Science of Synthesis provides practical solutions and offers a route through the mass of information available in the primary literature. This one-stop reference tool is:

• Comprehensive: Contains synthetic models selected by world-renowned experts, with full experimental procedures and background information
• Reliable: The Science of Synthesis international editorial board is made up of distinguished chemists with unparalleled experience and competence
• Logical and easy-to-navigate: Information is organized in a hierarchical system based on the compound or functional group to be synthesized, enabling you to find a solution to synthesis problems quickly and easily
• Authoritative: Critically evaluates the preparative applicability and significance of the synthetic methods
• Wide-ranging: Considers methods from journals, books, and patent literature from the early 1800s up to the present day and presents important synthetic methods for all classes of compounds

The electronic version of Science of Synthesis is a web-based system, accessible through either the Internet or your intranet. In addition to all the benefits of the print format, the electronic version also:

• Uses standard browser technology enabling you to tailor the interface to your specific requirements
• Features a powerful search engine allowing you to perform complex searches and access the information you need instantly
• Supports crossover to databases and electronic journals so you can locate further information on your target compounds.
• Integrates ISIS Draw, ChemDraw, and Java Applet into the interface providing a familiar graphical method of searching for your target molecule or structure.