A convenient, compact summary of the state of the art of organic synthesisOrganic synthesis is a vibrant and rapidly evolving field; we can now prepare ketones by directly combining aldehydes with terminal alkenes. Like the first book in this series, Organic Synthesis: State of the Art 2003-2005, this reference leads readers quickly to the most important recent developments. Two years' of Taber's popular weekly online column, "Organic Chemistry Highlights," as featured on the organic-chemistry.org Web site, are consolidated here, with cumulative indices of both volumes in this series. Important topics that are covered range from powerful new methods for C-C bond construction to asymmetric organocatalysis and direct C-H functionalization. This go-to reference:

• Focuses on the most important recent developments in organic synthesis, and includes a succinct analysis of the significance and applications of each synthesis
• Details and analyzes more than twenty total syntheses, including the Davies Synthesis of (-)-Colombiasin A and (-)-Elisapterosin B, the Overman Synthesis of (-)-Sarain A, and the Sorensen Synthesis of (-)-Guanacastepene E
  
• Features cumulative reaction/transformation and author indices covering both books in the series so readers can quickly get up to date on a current topic
  

This series offers chemists an effective, efficient, timesaving way to stay abreast of what's new and exciting in organic synthesis.