With an emphasis on the most up-to-date techniques commonly used in organic synthesis, this third edition reference draws on the extensive experience of the authors and their association with some of the world's leading laboratories of synthetic organic chemistry. Written mainly for postgraduate, advanced undergraduate, and industrial organic chemists, this book emphasizes understanding rather than learning facts and offers fully updated information and re-drawn figures to illustrate the information at the highest possible standard. The increased size of the book, to 7 by 10 inches, makes it more user friendly and allows space for notes in the sidebars.