An Introduction to Drug Synthesis Van Graham L. Patrick is a study book that highlights the role of organic synthesis within medicinal chemistry. The book focuses on the strategic use of synthesis in the design and development of drugs.
Description
This book discusses how organic synthesis contributes to the creation of new medicines and the optimization of large-scale production processes. It avoids excessive details of synthetic routes and emphasizes the advantages and disadvantages of different synthesis methods.
Through practical examples, it becomes clear how concepts of drug synthesis are integral to the development process in the pharmaceutical industry. This makes the book suitable for students of pharmaceutical chemistry and related programs seeking deeper insight into organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
Online support
For registered teachers and students, additional digital materials are available, including electronic figures, multiple-choice questions, case studies, and extensive explanations of key reactions.
Product specifications
- Author: Graham L. Patrick (University of the West of Scotland)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2015-01-15
- Number of pages: 592
- ISBN: 9780198708438
- Theme: Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Pharmaceutical
About the author
Graham Patrick is a lecturer in organic and medicinal chemistry at the University of the West of Scotland. He has written several textbooks in these fields, including the well-regarded Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry.