Terpenes: Flavors, Fragrances, Pharmaca, Pheromones
Eberhard Breitmaier
Eberhard Breitmaier
This concise overview of the structures of terpenes and their applications covers both the structure, natural sources, biological and pharmacological effects, as well as selected total syntheses. This book includes a chapter on structure determination, as well as added information on biogenesis, polycyclic terpenes, gingkoloids and neo-hopanes.
An ideal introductory book for anybody starting work in this field.