Organic Chemistry

In the 5th Edition of Organic Chemistry, David Klein continues to set the standard for how students learn by building on his innovative SkillBuilder approach - enabling learners to effectively grasp the complex language of organic chemistry through structured, guided practice. Joining David Klein for this edition as an author is longtime collaborator Laurie Starkey (Cal Poly Pomona), whose classroom creativity, digital expertise, and positive teaching style bring a fresh perspective to Organic Chemistry. Her contributions enhance the proven SkillBuilder method, infusing it with new pedagogically relevant photo examples that make the material even more accessible and engaging for students. The new edition is thoughtfully updated with extensive content revisions, refined SkillBuilders, and fresh examples—all shaped by valuable feedback from instructors. It also introduces a wider range of diverse examples, vivid illustrations, and practical applications tailored to both Organic Chemistry I and II. Together, Klein and Starkey have crafted a comprehensive and dynamic resource that blends proven techniques with fresh insights, ensuring the best learning experience for students.

1 A Review of General Chemistry 1 2 Molecular Representations 60 3 Acids and Bases 111 4 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes 164 5 Stereoisomerism 218 6 Chemical Reactions and Curved Arrows 280 7 Alkyl Halides: Substitution and Elimination Reactions 329 8 Reactions of Alkenes 411 9 Alkynes 481 10 Radical Reactions 521 11 Synthesis 567 12 Alcohols and Phenols 602 13 Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides 666 14 Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry 721 15 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 777 16 Conjugated Pi Systems and Pericyclic Reactions 837 17 Aromatic Compounds 888 18 Aromatic Substitution Reactions 932 19 Aldehydes and Ketones 989 20 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives 1044 21 Alpha Carbon Chemistry: Enols and Enolates 1105 22 Amines 1165 23 Introduction to Organometallic Compounds 1214 24 Carbohydrates 1271 25 Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins 1314 26 Lipids 1358 27 Synthetic Polymers 1395