Organic Chemistry : miracles from plants /
Deakin, Jeffrey John,
Organic Chemistry : miracles from plants / Jeffrey John Deakin. - First edition. - 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Organic Chemistry and Context: Miraculous Chemicals from Plants -- Nomenclature and Scope -- Part II: Medical Marvels -- Part III: Nutrition — Ancient and Modern Miracles -- Part IV: Beverages -- Part V: Euphorics -- Part VI: Exotic Potions, Lotions and Oils -- Part VII: Natural Dyes and Pigments -- Part VIII: Plant Materials -- Part IX: Plants and the Natural Environment -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Index.
This richly illustrated, award-winning book explores the role of plant-derived organic compounds in human health, food, environment, and materials science. It presents key concepts, exercises, and case studies—from aspirin and morphine to dyes and bioplastics—in clear, accessible language, reinforcing foundational chemistry knowledge within environmental and medical contexts.
9781032664903
Organic compounds--Natural products.
Medicinal plants--Chemical aspects.
Botanical chemistry--Popular works.
Environmental chemistry--Applications.
547 / D.J.O
Organic Chemistry : miracles from plants / Jeffrey John Deakin. - First edition. - 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Organic Chemistry and Context: Miraculous Chemicals from Plants -- Nomenclature and Scope -- Part II: Medical Marvels -- Part III: Nutrition — Ancient and Modern Miracles -- Part IV: Beverages -- Part V: Euphorics -- Part VI: Exotic Potions, Lotions and Oils -- Part VII: Natural Dyes and Pigments -- Part VIII: Plant Materials -- Part IX: Plants and the Natural Environment -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Index.
This richly illustrated, award-winning book explores the role of plant-derived organic compounds in human health, food, environment, and materials science. It presents key concepts, exercises, and case studies—from aspirin and morphine to dyes and bioplastics—in clear, accessible language, reinforcing foundational chemistry knowledge within environmental and medical contexts.
9781032664903
Organic compounds--Natural products.
Medicinal plants--Chemical aspects.
Botanical chemistry--Popular works.
Environmental chemistry--Applications.
547 / D.J.O