The Logic of Chemical Synthesis
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The Logic of Chemical Synthesis is a seminal book by chemist Elias J. Corey that systematically presents the principles and strategies of retrosynthetic analysis for designing complex organic molecule syntheses.
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| The Logic of Chemical Synthesis canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Logic of Chemical Synthesis Context triple: [Elias J. Corey, notableWork, The Logic of Chemical Synthesis]
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The Nature of the Chemical Bond
The Nature of the Chemical Bond is a landmark chemistry book by Linus Pauling that systematically explains chemical bonding using quantum mechanics and became one of the most influential scientific texts of the 20th century.
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Chemical Reviews
Chemical Reviews is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes comprehensive and authoritative review articles covering all areas of chemistry.
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C.
Woodward–Hoffmann rules
The Woodward–Hoffmann rules are fundamental principles in organic chemistry that predict the stereochemistry and feasibility of pericyclic reactions based on orbital symmetry considerations.
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D.
“Molecular computation of solutions to combinatorial problems”
“Molecular computation of solutions to combinatorial problems” is Leonard Adleman’s pioneering 1994 paper that introduced DNA computing by demonstrating how molecular biology techniques can solve a combinatorial search problem.
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Accounts of Chemical Research
Accounts of Chemical Research is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes concise, critical reviews and perspectives on cutting-edge topics across the chemical sciences.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Logic of Chemical Synthesis Target entity description: The Logic of Chemical Synthesis is a seminal book by chemist Elias J. Corey that systematically presents the principles and strategies of retrosynthetic analysis for designing complex organic molecule syntheses.
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A.
The Nature of the Chemical Bond
The Nature of the Chemical Bond is a landmark chemistry book by Linus Pauling that systematically explains chemical bonding using quantum mechanics and became one of the most influential scientific texts of the 20th century.
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B.
Chemical Reviews
Chemical Reviews is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes comprehensive and authoritative review articles covering all areas of chemistry.
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C.
Woodward–Hoffmann rules
The Woodward–Hoffmann rules are fundamental principles in organic chemistry that predict the stereochemistry and feasibility of pericyclic reactions based on orbital symmetry considerations.
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D.
“Molecular computation of solutions to combinatorial problems”
“Molecular computation of solutions to combinatorial problems” is Leonard Adleman’s pioneering 1994 paper that introduced DNA computing by demonstrating how molecular biology techniques can solve a combinatorial search problem.
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E.
Accounts of Chemical Research
Accounts of Chemical Research is a leading peer-reviewed journal that publishes concise, critical reviews and perspectives on cutting-edge topics across the chemical sciences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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chemistry book ⓘ organic chemistry book ⓘ scientific monograph ⓘ |
| author | Elias J. Corey ⓘ |
| contribution |
formalization of retrosynthetic analysis as a planning tool
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framework for teaching synthetic strategy ⓘ |
| describes |
criteria for evaluating synthetic routes
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general strategies for bond disconnections ⓘ strategies for complexity building in organic molecules ⓘ systematic methods for planning multistep organic syntheses ⓘ use of idealized synthons in planning routes ⓘ |
| emphasizes | generalizable synthetic strategies over specific named reactions ⓘ |
| field |
organic chemistry
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retrosynthetic analysis ⓘ synthetic organic chemistry ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
advanced students of organic chemistry
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professional synthetic chemists ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
convergent synthesis design
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disconnection approach ⓘ functional group interconversion ⓘ functional group strategy ⓘ linear versus convergent routes ⓘ protecting group strategy ⓘ retron analysis ⓘ stereochemical strategy in synthesis ⓘ strategic bonds ⓘ synthetic equivalents ⓘ synthons ⓘ topological strategy ⓘ transform-based planning ⓘ transform-based synthetic logic ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | retrosynthetic (backward) analysis from target to starting materials ⓘ |
| influenced |
computer-assisted synthesis planning methods
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teaching of organic synthesis worldwide ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Elias J. Corey’s work on retrosynthetic analysis ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
design of complex organic molecule syntheses
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strategy in organic synthesis ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on modern synthetic planning in organic chemistry
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systematic presentation of principles of retrosynthetic analysis ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1990 awarded to Elias J. Corey ⓘ |
| topic |
optimization of synthetic routes
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planning of complex natural product syntheses ⓘ strategic use of key transformations in synthesis ⓘ |
| usedAs | reference text in graduate organic synthesis courses ⓘ |
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