Call for Chapters: Principles, Applications, and Advances of Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Editors

Rabab Nasser, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 12, 2024
Full Chapters Due: July 14, 2024
Submission Date: July 14, 2024

Introduction

The field of organic chemistry is built upon the understanding and manipulation of organic reaction mechanisms. These mechanisms govern the transformations of organic compounds, enabling the synthesis of new molecules with diverse structures and functionalities. The book "Principles, Applications, and Advances of Organic Reaction Mechanisms" aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles, practical applications, and recent advances in this dynamic and evolving field. By exploring the intricacies of organic reaction mechanisms, this book will serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike.

Objective

The primary objective of this book is to offer a clear and concise understanding of organic reaction mechanisms. It aims to: • Present a systematic and logical approach to elucidating reaction mechanisms. • Provide an in-depth analysis of the factors influencing reaction pathways, including electronic effects, steric hindrance, and solvent effects. • Discuss the application of organic reaction mechanisms in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. • Highlight recent advances and emerging trends in the field, such as catalysis, green chemistry, and computational methods.

Target Audience

The book is designed to cater to a diverse readership, including: • Undergraduate and graduate students of chemistry and related disciplines seeking a comprehensive understanding of organic reaction mechanisms. • Researchers and professionals in the field of organic chemistry who wish to broaden their knowledge and keep abreast of the latest advancements. • Educators who require a comprehensive resource to supplement their teaching material. • Industrial chemists and pharmaceutical scientists involved in the design and optimization of organic reactions.

Recommended Topics

1. Fundamentals of organic reaction mechanisms: Bond breaking and formation, nucleophilic and electrophilic reactions, acid-base reactions, and radical reactions. 2. Reaction kinetics and thermodynamics: Rate equations, reaction energetics, and the influence of temperature and pressure. 3. Role of molecular orbital theory in understanding reaction mechanisms. 4. Reactive intermediates: Carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, and carbenes. 5. Substitution and elimination reactions: Nucleophilic substitution, SN1 and SN2 mechanisms, elimination reactions, E1 and E2 mechanisms. 6. Addition and elimination reactions of carbonyl compounds: Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls, aldol and Claisen reactions, and retro-aldol reactions. 7. Rearrangements: Wagner-Meerwein, Pinacol, and Beckmann rearrangements. 8. Pericyclic reactions: Electrocyclic reactions, cycloadditions, and sigmatropic rearrangements. 9. Organometallic reactions and catalysis in organic synthesis. 10. Recent advances in understanding reaction mechanisms through computational methods. 11. Applications of organic reaction mechanisms in drug discovery, natural product synthesis, and materials science.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 12, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by May 26, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 14, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Principles, Applications, and Advances of Organic Reaction Mechanisms. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

May 12, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
May 26, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
July 14, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
August 18, 2024: Review Results Returned
September 15, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
September 22, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Rabab Nasser Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute rabab_nasser@yahoo.com

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Education; Science and Engineering
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