Chemistry of Selected Natural Products and Heterocyclic Compounds

The book comprises 14 chapters; covers the fundamental classification, nomenclature, occurrence, isolation, extraction, occurrence, detection, biosynthesis, medicinal/industrial significance, conversion and inter-conversions, etc. Salient features Easy-to-understand language Concise presentation of natural products chemistry—plants, animals, and marine organisms, including primary and secondary metabolites, supported by spectral data The text is supplemented with detailed illustrations, chemical configurations, and tables to clarify the basic underlying principle Emphasis on fundamental classification, nomenclature, isolation, extraction, occurrence, detection, biosynthesis, medicinal/industrial significance, conversion and inter-conversions, etc. Short and long questions for self-assessment MCQs with answers