This is a methods-oriented book, which contains enormous amounts of information on 31P NMR, in a concise and well-edited format. It is an invaluable resource for every NMR spectroscopist.
This book consists of 33 chapters, which together 'constitute a compendium that will be of optimal utility to the majority of 31P NMR spectroscopy users as well as to those perhaps not as familiar with the technique but curious about potential applications in their own research.' (From the editors' preface)
There have been a number of new developments in NMR techniques in the 6 years since Verkade and Quin edited the first, successful book on 31P NMR. This new book does not supersede the previous book; it offers a wide cross-section of recent research. Compard to the first, basic, grounding volume, this book presents more results (it is more applied); it directly reflects a more mature science.
Arguably, VCH has published the best NMR books in recent years (Neuhaus/Williamson, Croasmun/Carlson, etc.). This new addition to VCH's NMR list ensures the continued visibility and excellence of VCH in this field.

An authoritative and comprehensive introduction to organophosphorus chemistry The broad, exciting field of organophosphorus chemistry has grown tremendously over the last few decades, with a wealth of opportunities for research and applications development. A Guide to Organophosphorus Chemistry offers chemists in academia and industry complete, up-to-date coverage of the fundamentals with an eye on future developments in this area. Internationally recognized authority Louis D. Quin extends his experienced perspective and insight on the topic by:

• Surveying the most important phosphorus-containing functional groups
• Including representative methods of synthesis, plus references to detailed synthetic procedures
• Outlining advances in stereochemical aspects of phosphorus chemistry
• Covering areas of current research, such as unusual coordination states, heterocycles, applications of³¹P-NMR, and other spectroscopic methods
• Providing numerous references to important review articles and recent literature
• Presenting electronic mechanisms and reactive intermediates where established
• Discussing the importance of phosphorus compounds in living systems and in agricultural applications

* Heterocyclic chemistry is of prime importance as a sub-discipline of Organic Chemistry, as millions of heterocyclic compounds are known with more being synthesized regularly * Introduces students to heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis with practical examples of applied methodology * Emphasizes natural product and pharmaceutical applications * Provides graduate students and researchers in the pharmaceutical and related sciences with a background in the field * Includes problem sets with several chapters