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Steroid Chemistry at a Glance
Daniel Lednicer
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Paperback. Androgen steroids have become virtually synonymous with drug abuse in sports but are in reality overshadowed by a large collection of compounds, which are commercial drugs that share the same structural carbon skeleton. Steroid Chemistry At A Glance provides a concise overview of the main principles and reactions of steroid chemistry. Series: Chemistry at a Glance. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 211 x 8. Weight in Grams: 428.
The term steroid has become virtually synonymous with drug abuse in sport to the majority of the public. However these steroids - androgens - actually comprise only a single relatively small class of biologically active steroids, and are overshadowed by a large collection of compounds, a sizeable number of which are commercial drugs that share the same structural carbon skeleton. The development of these drugs has led to a large body of organic chemistry often denoted as "Steroid Chemistry".
The term steroid has become virtually synonymous with drug abuse in sport to the majority of the public. However these steroids - androgens - actually comprise only a single relatively small class of biologically active steroids, and are overshadowed by a large collection of compounds, a sizeable number of which are commercial drugs that share the same structural carbon skeleton. The development of these drugs has led to a large body of organic chemistry often denoted as "Steroid Chemistry".
Steroid Chemistry At A Glance provides a concise overview of the main principles and reactions of steroid chemistry. Topics covered ... Read more
- history, isolation and structure determination of steroids
- steroid nomenclature and stereochemistry
- natural sources of steroids
- synthesis and reactions of aromatic a-ring steroids, androstanes, and pregnanes
- steroids with a spirolactone at position 17
- steroids with hetrocyclic ring A
- compounds derived from cholesterol
Based on the highly successful and student friendly "at a glance" approach, the information is presented in integrated, self contained double page spreads of text and illustrative material. Students of chemistry and pharmacy using Steroid Chemistry at a Glance will find they have a resource with which they can quickly, concisely and confidently acquire, regularly review and revise the basic facts that underpin the properties, synthesis and reactions of this important class of natural products. It will also serve as a handy bench reference for postgraduates and professional chemists.
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Chemistry at a Glance
Condition
New
Weight
422g
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470660843
SKU
V9780470660843
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Daniel Lednicer
Dr Daniel Lednicer's career in both the private and public sectors has been devoted to the search for new therapeutic agents. Dr. Lednicer spent two decades at the bench as a chemist at the Upjohn Company. Following that, he served as director of chemical research at Mead Johnson, director of pharmaceutical sciences at Adria Laboratories, and pharmaceutical manager at Analytical ... Read more
Reviews for Steroid Chemistry at a Glance
"Overall, this timely book is a valuable addition to the stable. It is applicable to both chemistry and pharmacy undergraduate curricula, unlocking part of the wealth of chemistry that is the legacy of the great 20th century steroid chemistry effort." (Chemistry World, 1 October 2011)