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ginning with s. discussion of perfumery as a profession, including a section describing the scientific baekpround (chemistrv. physics, botany, c o s m e t o l o ~ )necessary t,o a perfumer. The second section drals with explanations of odor (31 pp.) and taste ( 6 pp.); many of the important theories relating to each are presented sketchily and uncritically. This is the only section of thr, book which gives even a minimum numbet of rcferences to the original literature. The middle seotion (74 pp.) discusses
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periumrs and includes definitions, prepxrxtions and 38 formulations which rely heavi1.v on the nat,nral oils rather than synthetics. This section contains muoh information of value on specialized topics as: perfnmrs far cosm~tiesand soaps, aerosol prrfomes, and perfumes for plnst,ics. The final two sections arc resprctively tabuletions of essential oil8 and the main chemical products used in perfumery. The former section lists 85 of the more common essential oils and includes their botanical derivation, habit, regions of odture, method and yield of isolation, physical constants, constituents and odor. ,411 of this information is nvaililble in Gnnt,her in much more detail. Thr last seetion eonbains mverwl hundred entries of
"aroma" products (arranged by functional rnwps ~ ~ v i for n c w h pl~yz~rnl ~wn~tunts, rr.cthmli of .r?!.tl.vi;ii urnl :,nw of npplcslion in ~ c r f u t n t w . Thlq s m l d urnwar ro
be a u&ful section for first infGnation about the areas of perfumery in which a compound hhs found applimtion. The book is an admirable compilation of information; however its diversity severely limits its usefulness in any purpose ot,hrr than that for which it is written. The French is clear and should present no great obstacles to readers with only a modest. command of the language. The format. is attractive, and the numher of t,ypographieal errors is small. DONALD R. MOORE
The Tmbek Laboraiories Ens1 Rutherford, New Jerscu Inorganic Syntheses.
Volume 6
Edrted by Ellgene G. Rochow, Harvard Vniversity, Cambridge, Massachusetts. XIcCmw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1960. xi 272 pp. Figs. and tables. 16 X 23.5 om. $7.75.
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The latest volume in this series maintains the high ~ t a n d a r d sset by its prede eessors. Detailed procedures for the preparation of more than 96 inorganic sub~tancesare given in the 69 entries. Thc growing international status of this relatively new (1939) publication is reflpctpd by the faot that roughly one-third of the contributions may be credited to forrim chemists. manv of whom are
in many cases improvements of the checkers have heen incorporated. Each synt.hesis contains a critical summary of preparative methods, a procedure including crucial details, a description of properties, both physical and chemical, and representative references. In numerous cases, equations, diagrams, yields, safety precautions, and analytical methods and data are provided. Many of the synthr~ps are new, while others are improvements and adaptations of existing methods. Occasionally, alternate methods allow aompnrisons and add ta the flexibility of the volumr. B s has been customary, the book is divided into chapters according to the periodic table, subdivided into A and B subgroups. The usual cross-references, an index of contributors and checkers, and cumulative subject and formula index~s are provided. Mantlals for courses in inorganic preparat,ions are still scarce; although intended primarily for the research chemist, this volume will provide the instructor of such a course with a gold mine of material for use in the oollege laboratory. Among the wide variety of techniques and reactions used are the following: nonaqueaus solvent,~,arc-induced and amalgam redoetions, inert or anhydrous atmospheres, and preparation of deuterium-labeled acids. The t y p e of preparations illustrated range from simple to COmDlex compounds of both common and rare elements and inrhlde anhydrous halides and oxyhalides, mononuclear and polynuclear complexes, S-P (Co?zlinzced on page A664)
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BOOK REVIEWS and S-S polymers, and =-bonded sandwich compounds. Unusual oxidation states are well represented. Of late, much inorganic research has involved borderline inorganicorganic rompounds. Accordingly, preparations utilizing the Grignard, diamtization, and other reactions long familiar to the organic chemist are given. The series has been cr~ticizedfor the lack of balance in subject matter, a result of the rditorial policy oi assembling each volume from unsolicited manuscripts. Such a policy, which in this volume produces a heavy emphasis on phosphorus compounds and coordination complexes, especially biguanide complexes, does, however, have the advantage of reflecting current research trends. In view of the divemity oi oontributors, the Editorial Board is to be commended for producing x uniform volume relatively iree of errors. Because it hits been repeatedly emphasized that Inorganic Syntheses is a journal rather than a hook and in view of thc us?fulness of the procedures to both practicing chemists and chemical educators, the publishers should seriously consider making provision for reprint~. GEORGEB. KAUFFXAN F v m o State Colleye Fresno Ca1z:fornia
College Chemistry: A Syrlematic Appromch
H a q H . Sisler, University of Florida, tiainesville, and Caluin .4. Vande~lVe~f and Arthur W. Davidson both of the University of Kansas, Lawrence. 2nd ed. The Maemillan Co., New York, 1961. x 701) pp. Figs. and tables. 16 X 23.5 cm. W.50.
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The ootst.;tnding features of the hook are: Clarity of presentation; an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of chemisbry with t,he st,rortural basis of the propert,ies of matter serving as the unifyhg principle; the student is made aware of the "unfinished business" of chemistry with chnllenges and problems; the needs of students of various capabilities are served with quantitative problems of graduated difficulty. The book a up-to-date Molrrolar arbltnl roneepts are considered and rhapters on "The Chemistry of Life," "The Realm of the Giant Molecuk." m d "Chemistry Rockets and Outer ~ p e c e " nr? presented. The principles of quslitntive anslysis are not introduced. In the opinion of the reviewer, this t,ext exhibits a basic deficiency that is also found in other general chemistry teats: the fnndamcntsl principles and concqits present,ed in the first portion of the hook are not sufficiently correlated with the descriptive chemistry of the latter half of thc hook.
PAUL H. CARNELI., .4lbia College, Albion, Miel~ignn
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