This is a quick reference for common reactions used in the rare chemical synthesis.

Name Reaction Mechanism A-B-C D-E-F-G-H-J-K L-M-N-O-P-R S-T-U-V-Y-Z Wharton's Patterns of Organic Reactions

Lab Reference Reference in Org. Chem. Reference in Med. Chem.

Transition Metal Catalyzed Coupling Reactions

Heterocycle Ring Syntheses

Common Starting Materials

Common Name Reagents

Common Protection Groups

Lab Rat's Cooking Recipes of Common Reactions

Reaction work up and compound purification

Lab Safety

Links of Coolest Sites

Asymmetric Synthesis

General references for this entire section