This book helps readers move from fundamental organic chemistry principles to a deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms. It directly relates sophisticated mechanistic theories to synthetic and biological applications and is a practical, student-friendly textbook.

• Presents material in a student-friendly way by beginning each chapter with a brief review of basic organic chemistry, followed by in-depth discussion of certain mechanisms
• Guides readers in analyzing, understanding, approaching, and solving the problems of organic reactions through mechanistic studies
• Adds more examples of biological applications appealing to the fundamental organic mechanisms
• Includes end-of-chapter questions in the book and offers a solutions manual and lecture slides for adopting instructors on a companion website