This dictionary is one of a series covering the terminology and concepts used in important branches of science. The Facts on File Dictionary of Organic Chemistry has been designed as an additional source of information for students taking Advanced Placement (AP) Science courses in high schools. It will also be helpful to older students taking introductory college courses. | The Facts On File DICTIONARY of ORGANIC CHEMISTRY The Facts On File DICTIONARY of ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Edited by John Daintith ® The Facts On File Dictionary of Organic Chemistry Copyright © 2004 by Market House Books Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact: Facts On File, Inc. 132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The Facts on File dictionary of organic chemistry / edited by John Daintith. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8160-4928-9 (alk. paper). 1. Chemistry—Dictionaries. I. Title: Dictionary of organic chemistry. II. Daintith, John. XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions, or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at (212) 967-8800 or (800) 322-8755. You can find Facts On File on the World Wide Web at Compiled and typeset by Market House Books Ltd, Aylesbury, UK Printed in the United States of America MP 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is printed on acid-free .