Heterocycles in Life and Society by Alexander F. Pozharskii, ... - 9780470714102

Heterocycles in Life and SocietyAn Introduction to Heterocyclic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Applications\nAuthor(s): Alexander F. Pozharskii, Anatoly T. Soldatenkov, Alan R. Katritzky\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780470714102, 978-0470714102\nSynopsis\nHeterocycles in Life and Society is an introduction to the chemistry of heterocyclic compounds, focusing on their origin and occurrence in nature, biochemical significance and wide range of applications. Written in a readable and accessible style, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to this extremely important area of organic chemistry. Topics covered include an introduction to the structure and properties of heterocycles; the key role of heterocycles in important life processes such as the transfer of hereditary information, how enzymes function, the storage and transport of bioenergy, and photosynthesis; applications of heterocycles in m.