Techniques in Organic Chemistry

The major focus of the Third Edition of Techniques in Organic Chemistry is the same as the focus of the earlier editions: the fundamental techniques that students encounter in the organic chemistry laboratory. However, the authors had also expanded their emphasis on the areas that students need to develop their skills in the critical interpretation of their experimental data and to successfully carry out guided-inquiry experiments.

Organic chemistry is an experimental science, and students learn its process in the laboratory. Our primary goal should be to teach students how to carry out welldesigned experiments and draw reasonable conclusions from their results—a process at the heart of science. We should work to find opportunities that engage students in addressing questions whose answers come from their experiments, in an environment where they can succeed. These opportunities should be designed to catch students’ interest, transporting them from passive spectators to active participants. A well-written and comprehensive textbook on the techniques of experimental organic chemistry is an important asset in reaching these goals.

The book is intended to serve as a laboratory textbook of experimental techniques for all students of organic chemistry. It can be used in conjunction with any lab experiments to provide the background and skills necessary for mastering the organic chemistry laboratory. The book is written to provide effective support for guided inquiry and design-based experiments and projects. It can also serve as a useful reference for laboratory practitioners and instructor