1. Edition - July 2002
155.- Euro
2002. 414 Pages, Hardcover
185 Fig. (110 Colored Fig.)
- Monograph -
ISBN-10: 3-906390-24-1
ISBN-13: 978-3-906390-24-6 - Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta, Zürich









Short description
Alkaloids, nitrogen-containing natural substances produced by plants, animals and microorganisms, have been captivating and fascinating mankind from ancient times because of their varied and often strong effects. Typical and well-known alkaloids include, for example, cocaine, heroin, strychnine, curarine, and caffeine.
With its focus on structures and syntheses, this book also covers biological, biosynthetical and pharmacological aspects of alkaloids. A chapter detailing the cultural and historical significance of the most important agents completes this unique compendium.



From the contents
PART A: CHEMICAL ASPECTS
Introduction
Classification of Alkaloids
Structural Analysis
Artefacts
Chiroptical Properties
Synthesis
PART B: BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
Chemotaxonomy
Aspects of Biogenesis
Importance of Alkaloids for their Producers and Owners
PART C: HISTORICAL ASPECTS
Chemistry of Alkaloids
Cultural History and Active Principles of Selected Alkaloids