the overall scope of coverage,providing the most relevant and useful examples to illustrate eachmethodology.• Presents valuable material, on the application ofprotective groups in organic chemistry, that is not easily found bycasual searching• Helps chemists to plan, investigate, and carry outorganic syntheses in an efficient manner• Adds over 2800 new references to update since thepublication of the last edition• Reviews of the prior edition: "An essential bible forthe library or personal bookshelf of chemists performing complexsynthesis." (CHOICE, May 2007) "...the most up-to-date compilationavailable...should be an integral part of all institutionallibraries...it is also highly recommended thatindividuals...maintain their own copy..." (Journal of MedicinalChemistry, March 8, 2007) "...continues to be a comprehensive guideto the techniques for the formation and cleavage of protectivegroups." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, January 31,2007)

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