Römpp Encyclopedia Natural Products

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Thieme, 2000 - Medical - 748 pages

Compiled by the leading German natural products chemists, this encyclopedia provides insights into the immense structural diversity of natural substances. The new, revised and expanded edition of the renowned Rmpp Lexikon Naturstoffe translated into English, it details approximately 6,000 substances that are of the greatest interest to researchers in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine.

Highlights include:

  • Information is presented in a user-friendly format, offering multiple entries to direct the reader to the actual article
  • Entries contain information on chemical structure, stereochemistry, biological properties, physical properties, biological source, and medical applications
  • Each entry comes complete with bibliographic data detailing the current literature
  • Contains a comprehensive index of Latin species names and a list of molecular formula

Written in a clear and coherent style, ROEMPP Encyclopedia Natural Products is a valuable addition to the library of newcomers to the field as well as specialists. For researchers and teachers in natural products chemistry, this is a must-have reference.

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Section 2
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Section 3
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