Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds

Aromatic compounds are a diverse and fascinating class of compounds with wide-ranging importance. This book provides an overview of the synthesis and reactivity of aromatic compounds. The publication covers the many important reaction types, such as electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution, the reactivity of benzynes, aryllithium chemistry, and transition metal-mediated reactions. It also includes a discussion of the synthesis of heteroaromatic compounds, polycyclic aromatic compounds, and nonplanar aromatic systems. This book focusses on reaction mechanisms and numerous examples of applications in multistep synthesis of aromatic compounds.

Dr. Kenneth E. Maly

obtained his BSc and PhD in Chemistry at Queen's University. He has been a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University since 2006.