Intro Free Radical Chemistry

The past twenty years has seen an explosion of interest in freeradicals, as their pivotal role in both chemistry and biology hascome to light. This introductory textbook aims to capture thisexcitement for advanced level undergraduates, with particularemphasis on the importance of radical reactions in organicsynthesis. The book provides a gentle, stepwise introduction to thesubject, taking the student from the basic principles of radicalreactions through to their applications in industry and their rolein biological and environmental processes, allowing the relevanceof the subject to be grasped more easily.

Suitable for advanced level undergraduates and postgraduates inchemistry and biochemistry, the book will also be invaluable forresearch level scientists requiring an update in the area.