book r.eviews "road map" problems and step-by-step synthetic reasoning, the author accomplishes his stated task-to provide "a pattern of deductive thought" and create "an ability t o develop a rational hasis for the solution of a given problem whether it is chemical, biological, or practical." A final chapter (Epilog) is a reflection upon the various significant discoveries in organic chemistry, their serendipity nature, and a look into the future. This chapter, with its philosophical undertones, provides some interesting food to stimulate thinking. S. W. Schneller University 01 South Florida Tampa. Florida 33620
Problems in Advanced Organic Chemistry
Jerry March. Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1971, 432 pp. $9.75. Prof&or Jerry March has done it again. He has put together an excellent problem hook to accompany his excellent text "Advanced Organic Chemistry." The hook contains 845 problems, many of which have multi-parts. There are sixteen prohlem sets in all which correspond specifically to all the chapters in the text with the exception of the chapters on reactive intermediates (carbonium ions, etc.) and the chapter on instrumental methods. The former topic is interspersed throughout the problems on specific types of reactions and the latter topic is excluded due to the large number of problem hooks already on the market. Approximately one-third of the problems have answers and for most of these a literature reference is included far further clarification. In general Professor March
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has used the interpretation from the literature except where more recent studies have shed more light on the problem. The answers t o the remaining problems are not included but a literature reference is given far each. As with most organic problem hooks of this type, there is an emphasis on mechanistic interpretations of reactions both from a standpoint of stereochemistry and electronic effects, However, synthetic procedures are also stressed and many problems involve long multi-step pathways. The student can then compare his route with a loute that actually worked. In my senior undergraduate level course this has provuked many intelligrnt arguments over u,hich way rr. the merhcd ifrholrc. The iruur of hcth rhe types of prubirms and the literature eovered~isextensive. A student in an institution with inadequate library facilities is clearly a t a disadvantage in looking up the answer; however this can be a n advantage when one wants the student t o merely get a hint from the abstract and then use his head from there on. The illustrations of structural features of molecules are very well done and incorporate most of the conventions found in the literature. There are very few errors or ambiguities in the hook. Finally the book should he useful starting with the advanced undergraduate level and continuing up t o the practicing organic chemist who wants to have fun. John C . Cochran Coigale University Hamilton, New York 13346
Spectral Analysis of Organic Compounds, 2nd Edition
Clifford J. Creswell and Olaf A . Runquist, both of Hamline Univ., and Moleolm M. Combell, Heriot-Wall Univ. Burgess Publishing Co., Minneapolis,
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1972. v 331 pp. Tables. 28.7 x 22.2 cm. $12.95. This is a clear, well written and complete introduction to the spectral analysis of organic compounds. The authors have prepared such a clearly organized programmed text that a student should be able to grasp the content with confidence as he works through it. Background and methodology are developed in small steps, each illustrated with examples and problems and neatly summarized for review. The book introduces uv, visible, ir, nmr and mass spectroscopy and includes detailed advice on the solution of structure problems by spectral means and a complete set of practice problems. At the end, several appendices combine the mast useful tables into a reference section. This Second Edition was produced in order to add the chapter on mass spectroscopy. It includes a brief description af the instrumentation and continues with a thorough presentation of charge-to-mass ratios, metastable ion peaks, fission processes and methods for analyzing and using mass spectroscopic data. The authors' approach to the problem of determining the formula of an ion is refreshing, in that it takes the easiest method (exact mass by high-resolution mass spectroscopy) first, then goes into the details of the parent, P + 1 and P + 2 peaks in a way that permits the student to derive for himself the method used far low-resolution spectrometers. There is no long table of masses based on formula, but unless complete, this is best left to a reference volume anyway. Because the mass spectroscopy chapter was added to the end of the previous edition, it is not integrated into the section of practice problems which precedes it. However some practice problems are included in the new chapter. Presumably a Third Edition will correct this situation. The prohlems and examples go well beyond a simple text in scope, frequently requiring mathematical derivations or long calculations. This, combined with the far(Continued on page A4661
book reviews mat of a programmed text, produces a volume that is substantial in size, and of little use to a casual reader. As the authors emphasize, the problems must all be worked: only by this process will the student gain a useful working knowledge of the subject matter. Thus i t could become a large part of a one-term course in organic analysis or a research course, but is too demanding to be recommended as a supplement to a n otherwise complete program. The book would also be an excellent text far those removed from the academic scene to learn or brush up on spectral methods. Edward Soh1
Elastomer Chemicab Department E I. du Pont de Nernours &Co. Wilmington. Delaware 19898
Guide for Safety in the Chemical Laboratory Manufacturing Chemists Association. 2nd Ed. Van Nostrand Reinhald Co., New York, 1972. vi + 505 pp. Figs. and tables. 23.5 X 16 cm. $17.50. The opening paragraphs in this book include the following statement: "Continuing safety requires a genuine interest in safety from the top echelons to the bottom. Further, this interest must be cantinually demonstrated and transmittedsomething more than just Safety First on a piece of paper tacked to the bulletin board. The development of a safety policy for the industrial plant or school is among the most direct methods for managements to express their attitudes and desires for accident-free operation. Similarly, the laboratory director must voice his approval and expectations in accord with a policy as fallows: (1) All accidents are caused and therefore can be prevented. (2) Supervisors or instructors a t all levels are responsible for preventing injuries to those under their direction. (3) The environment including equipment, must be safeguarded to prevent injuries. (4) Laboratory personnel must be trained to work safely. Many universities and colleges have formally adopted such policies as the earnerstones of their safety programs.'' This book will be helpful to schools who wish to lay such a cornerstone. It will be a useful tool far those already concerned about laboratory safety. Since it is attractively presented and easily scanned, it can be recommended especially as a first reader to anyone who has a fledgling interest in laboratory safety but who needs inspiration and guidance in setting up a new safety program. The book is short an specific data and safety standards, but it does offer leads to more definitive references; not all of the leads are the latest. In its organization, the book suffers from its preparation by a committee. There i s same double coverage and some odd groupings of material. This makes for confusing classifications. For example, in the chapter on hazardous reactions, monoperA466
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sulfuric acid is described under "oxidizing agents and peroxides" but perchloric acid under "inorganic reagents." Also, it is evident that same sections of the book were completed well in advance of others. Thus, the word "recent" tends to lase meaning in "The mast recent perchloric acid disaster.. ," which apparentIv refers to an event in 1947. Also. in the iseful descriptions of specific hazardous reactions, no references later than 1967 are included. The book was prepared chiefly by industrial people and is geared mostly to the industrial scene. The chapters aimed directly at college and school safety to same extent appear to have been tacked on. This does not modify the basic message, but it means that some of the material will be more directly applicable in industrial laboratories and will require creative modification when applied a t an academic institution. Probably, one of the most widely used sections of the book will be the appendix on Waste Dis~osal Procedures. In these times of aroused citizen interest in environmental problems the disposal of chemicals can become a matter of local sensitivity. Schools will find the book helpful as they look for legitimate ways to dispose of noxious materials and for an authoritative endorsement of the methods used. Essentially all laboratories will benefit from having this book at hand for quick and easy perusal.
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Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemical Analysis. Vol. 16: Mercury to Penicillins Edited by Foster Dee Snell and Leslie S. Ettre. Interscience Publishers. New York, 1972. riv + 583 pp. Figs. and tables. 26 X 19 em. $35, subscription; $45.. single copy. Contributors: J. T. Allen; R. L. Bradley, Jr.; J . Gordon Hanna; Wm. B. Hardie; B. J . Kline; R. Kretz; Frederick A. Lowenheim; John W. Mann; Joseph R. Mann; Robt. L. Maute; D. H. Melchior; J. A. Molliea; Hans George Treibl; Ronald Philip Upton; Carl J. Wassink; Roland S. Young.
The Biochemistry of Animal Fossils Ralph W. G. Wyckoff, The Univ. of Arizona. The Williams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, 1972. 152 pp. Figs. and tables. 22.5 X 14.5cm. $19.50. Organic Chemistry: A Series of Monographs. Vol. 138, 2. Ring-Forming Polymerizations. Part 6. 2: Heterocyclic Rings
New Fire Extinguishing Compounds Louis F. Martin. Noyes Data Corp., Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656, 1972. viii 215 pp. 27 X 21 cm. Paperbound, $36.
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This book provides background infarmation on over 120 processes related t o all types of fire extinguisher compounds. The patent literature has been surveyed thorouehlv. Bicarbonates.. ohosohates. other w . . . inorganic compounds, aqueous foams, halogenated compounds, general formulations are described as well as a section de. voted to the extinguishing of metal fires. WFK
Robert J. Cotter and Markus Matmer, Union Carbide Corp.. Bound Brook, New Jersey. Academic Press, New York, 1972. xxi 568 pp. Figs. and tables. 23.5 X 15.5cm. $39.50.
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Annual Reports in Organic Syntheses1971 Edited by John McMurry, University of Calif., Santa Cruz, and R. Bryan Miller, University of Calif., Davis. Academic Press, New York, 1972. xiv + 347 pp. Fips. and tables. 23 X 15 cm. $7.50.
Process Dynamics and Control. Vol. 2: Control System Synthesis
Publications of the National Bureau of Standards, 1971 Catalog
J. M. Douglas, Univ. of Mass. Prentice-
N.B.S. Special Publication 305, Supplement 3. Supt. of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402, 1972. 342 pp. 26 X 20 cm. Paperbound $3. (prepaid order).
Hall. Inc.. Enelewood Cliffs. N. J.. 1972. xii 441pp. Figs. and tabl'es. 23.; X 16 cm. $18.95.
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Comorehensive Biochemistrv. Vol. 30 Part I: Proto-Biochemistry. Part 11: From Proto-Biochemistry to Biochemistry ~
A compilation of abstracts, keyword and author indexes. Also available as microfiche copy from National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22151 far $0.95 (prepaid order). WFK
Marcel Florkin, University of Liege, Beleium. Elsevier Publishine Ca.. New ?ark, 1972. xviii + 343 p i . Figs. 23 X 15.5 cm. $27.75.
