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Carbohydrate Chemistry: Proven Synthetic Methods, Vol 3, Proven Synthetic Methods Series, Pavol Kov, Ed

Boca Rotan, FL 2013, 329 pages, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, etc. April 23, 2015 by CRC Press Reference - 329 Pages - 220 B/W Illustrations ISBN 9781466583573 - CAT# K18997

Donald E. Kiely1

Received: 19 August 2015 /Accepted: 20 August 2015 /Published online: 12 September 2015 # Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015

The readers of this volume, whether new to the specialty of carbohydrate synthesis or experienced scientists in the field, will get a broad sampling of experimental methods and reactions in tested detail and the challenges associated with synthesizing biologically relevant carbohydrates. The synthetic challenges associated with carbohydrate synthesis require use of a wide variety of protection / deprotection methods, control of regio- and stereoselective reactions, separation techniques, isolation and characterization of products from reaction mixtures, and the list goes on. In short, successful carbohydrate syntheses require application of good-to-excellent laboratory skills, attention to detail and most importantly, patience. Successful application of any complex methodology benefits from the availability of high quality and reliable examples and procedures as references and models, an emerging role that this series plays in the field of carbohydrate synthesis.