This book is designed as an introductory course in organic chemistry for students who intend to pursue careers in sciences. The text highlights the interrelation between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly the biological and health sciences. It illustrates the use of organic chemistry as a tool in these sciences, stressing on the organic compounds, both natural and synthetic, that surround us in everyday life. The aim is to help students recognize that organic chemistry is a dynamic and ever–expanding area of science waiting openly for those who are prepared, both by training and an inquisitive nature, to ask questions and explore.
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