Organic Chemistry is a sub-branch of chemistry in which study about Carbon Containing chemical compounds, it's properties, compositions, structures and reactions. Organic Chemistry is the backbone of chemistry, without it, chemistry is incomplete. Organometallic chemistry, medical chemistry, polymer chemistry and stereochemistry are sub-branches of organic chemistry and pharma students can know the importance of it. If you want to interring Pharmaceutical fields then you have good knowledge and grip in organic chemistry.
In this article we will discuss about best Organic Chemistry reference books for post-graduate, graduate & undergraduate students. Also use for CSIR NET, NEET and JEE preparation.
Best Organic Chemistry books:-
March's Advanced Organic Chemistry by Smith & March
Organic Chemistry by Vollhardt & Schore
Organic Chemistry by Stuart Warren
Organic Chemistry by David Klein
Solomon's Organic Chemistry by Graham Solomons
Organic Chemistry by Wade
Organic Chemistry by Gorzynski Smith
Essential Organic Chemistry by Bruice
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry by McMurry
Organic Chemistry: Structure & Reactivity by Seyhan Ege
1. March's Advanced Organic Chemistry by Smith & March
March's Advanced Organic Chemistry: reactions, mechanisms and structure written by Michael B. Smith & Jerry March is one of the best and popular book for organic chemistry originally published by John Wiley & Sons in December 1968. 8th edition is the latest edition in 2022. Book divided into two parts and contain 19 chapters and cover all reactions, structures and it's mechanisms.
Topics are Covered:-
Chemical Bonding: Localized and Delocalized.
Stereochemistry and Bonds Weaker then Covalent.
Carbon, Free Radical & Nitrenes Chemical Bonds.
Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions and Irradiation process.
Acids and Base.
Reactivity Effects.
Aliphatic & Aromatic Substitution: Reaction and Mechanisms.
Electrophilic, Organometallic & Nucleophilic: Reaction and Mechanisms.
Radical Mechanisms: Reactions and Reactivity.
Addition & Elimination: Mechanisms, Reactions and Reactivity.
Rearrangements.
Oxidations & Reductions: Mechanisms and Reactions.
2. Organic Chemistry by Vollhardt & Schore
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function written by K. Peter C. Vollhardt & Neil E. Schore is the next great and popular reference book for organic chemistry. Originally published by W. H. Freeman and Company in January 1997. 8th edition is the latest edition in 2022. It's Twenty-six chapters are fully complete this course "Organic Chemistry" and cover all reactions, structures and mechanisms.
Topics are Covered:-
Organic Molecules: Structure and Bonding.
Reactivity of polar and non-polar Molecules, acids & Bases.
Alkenes, Cycloalkanes & Haloalkenes: Properties and Reactions.
Stereoisomers.
Alkynes: Properties and Reactions.
Alcohol and Ethers: Properties and Reactions.
Benzene and Aromatic compounds: Properties and Reactions.
Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Localized and Delocalized: Reaction and Mechanisms.
Radical Mechanisms: Reactions and Reactivity.
Electrophilic, Organometallic & Nucleophilic: Reaction and Mechanisms.
Acids and Base: Reactions & Mechanisms.
3. Organic Chemistry by Stuart Warren
Organic Chemistry written by Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves & Stuart Warren is the next level reference book for organic chemistry. The book Originally published by Oxford University Press in March 2012. 2nd edition is the latest edition in 2022. Organic Chemistry by Stuart Warren is the most trending book between students and teachers. Forty-three chapters take the book more depth of the concepts. Book's Solution Manual make the book more interesting unfortunately it is an another book and costly.
Topics are Covered:-
Introduction of Organic Chemistry.
Organic structures and it's determination.
Organic Molecules.
Nucleophilic Addition & substitution Reaction: Carbonyl Group, Saturated Carbons.
Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy, NMR.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Stereochemistry.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Aliphatic compounds: Properties and Reactions.
Participation, Rearrangement, and Fragmentation.
Organometallic chemistry.
Radical Mechanisms: Reactions and Reactivity.
Asymmetric synthesis.
Organic chemistry: Today and our Life.
4. Organic Chemistry by David Klein
Organic Chemistry written by David Klein is another great reference book for organic chemistry studies. The book originally published by John Wiley & Sons in 2010. At this time 4th edition is the latest edition. The book is concept ready and fill with vast information's available here, So many teaches and professors refer it for his students. Twenty-seven chapters containing here.
Topics are Covered:-
Introduction of General Chemistry and Molecular Representations.
Electrons, Bonds & Molecules: properties and Theories
Acids & Bases.
Alkanes, Cycloalkanes & Alkynes: Addition, Substitution and Elimination Reactions, Mechanisms and Synthesis.
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic Reactions with Mechanisms
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Stereochemistry.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Alcohols & Phenols: Mechanisms, Properties and Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Synthetic Polymers: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
5. Solomon's Organic Chemistry by Graham Solomons
Organic Chemistry written by T.W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle & Scott A. Snyder is another great reference book for organic chemistry studies. The book originally published by John Wiley & Sons in 1996. In 2022 13th edition is the latest edition. Twenty-five chapters are complete package for all organic chemistry topics. The book is first choice of many teachers and students.
Topics are Covered:-
Basic Introduction of Organic Chemistry.
Chemical Bonding & Molecules: structure and properties.
Acids & Bases.
Alkanes Alkynes & Cycloalkanes: Nomenclature, Substitution, Elimination and Addition Reactions.
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic: Reactions with Mechanisms
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Stereochemistry.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Alcohols & Phenols: Mechanisms, Properties and Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
6. Organic Chemistry by Wade
Specially thanks to Leroy G. Wade, Jan William Simek for writing and also thanks to Pearson Education for publishing this special book. Organic Chemistry written by Leroy G. Wade & Jan William Simek is another great reference book for organic chemistry studies. The book Originally published at March 1987. In 2022 9th edition is the latest edition. The book contain Twenty-six chapters are each chapter start with unique concept. These concepts of book make studies more interesting for students.
Topics are Covered:-
Organic Chemistry: Structure & Bonding.
Stereochemistry.
Acids & Bases.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Alkanes Alkynes & Cycloalkanes: Substitution, Elimination & Addition Reactions.
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic: Reactions with Mechanisms
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Alcohols & Phenols: Mechanisms, Properties & Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Synthetic Polymers: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
7. Organic Chemistry by Gorzynski Smith
Organic Chemistry written by Janice Gorzynski Smith is another great book for organic chemistry, originally published by McGraw-Hill Education at 2004. In 2022 6th edition is the latest edition. The book contain Twenty-nine chapters and ten appendix. The contain of this book is complete study guide for organic chemistry.
Topics are Covered:-
Chemicals Structure & Bonding.
Stereochemistry.
Acids & Bases.
Alkanes Alkynes & Cycloalkanes: Substitution, Elimination & Addition Reactions.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic: Reactions with Mechanisms
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Nomenclature of Chemical Compounds.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Alcohols & Phenols: Mechanisms, Properties & Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Synthetic compounds: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
8. Essential Organic Chemistry by Bruice
Essential Organic Chemistry written by Paula Yurkanis Bruice is next great organic chemistry reference book in this list. The book originally published by Pearson Education at 2006. In 2022 3rd edition is the latest edition. Book contain Twenty-one chapters and two appendix for compilation of all organic chemistry topics.
Topics are Covered:-
Chemistry: Chemicals Structure & Bonding.
Isomers.
Acids & Bases.
Alkanes & Alkynes: Substitution, Elimination & Addition Reactions.
Chemical Reactions: Equilibria, Rates & Mechanisms.
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic: Reactions with Mechanisms
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Nomenclature of Chemical Compounds.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Phenols: Properties & Reactions.
Ethers: Properties & Reactions.
Epoxides: Properties & Reactions.
Thiols: Mechanisms, Properties & Reactions.
Carboxylic Acid: Properties, Derivatives & Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Synthetic Polymers: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
9. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry by McMurry
In this article, next listed book is Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry written by John McMurry. It is another great reference book for organic chemistry topics. The book was originally published by Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning at 1986. In 2022 7th edition is the latest edition. It's seventeen chapters package focused on basic organic chemistry topics.
Topics are Covered:-
Chemistry: Chemicals Structure & Bonding.
Acids & Bases.
Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes: Chemical Reactions.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Stereochemistry
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic Reactions
Substitution, Elimination, Addition & condensation Reactions
Alcohols: Properties & Reactions.
Phenols: Properties & Reactions.
Ethers: Properties & Reactions.
Carboxylic Acid: Properties, Derivatives & Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Metabolic pathways.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
10. Organic Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity by Seyhan Ege
Next listed reference books is Organic Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity Study Guide written by Seyhan Ege, Roberta W. Kleinman & Peggy Ziteck. It is also a great book, originally published by Macmillan Learning at 1984. In 2022 5th edition is the latest edition. The book containing Twenty-five chapters and focused on chemical reactions, derivatives and mechanisms.
Topics are Covered:-
Organic Compounds: Structure, Bonding & Reactivity.
Acids & Bases reactions and Pathways
Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes & Cycloalkanes: Chemical Reactions.
Aromatic compounds: Cyclic & Heterocyclic & Pericyclic Reactions and it's Properties.
Stereochemistry
Nucleophilic, Electrophilic & Organometallic Reactions
Substitution, Elimination, Addition & condensation Reactions
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared and Mass Spectroscopy.
Alcohols, Diols, & Ethers: Properties & Reactions.
Phenols: Properties & Reactions.
Carboxylic Acid: Properties, Derivatives & Reactions.
Aldehydes & Ketones: Properties and Reactions.
Amines: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Free Radical & Polyenes: Reactions and Reactivity.
Carbohydrates: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Lipids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Nucleic Acids: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
Macromolecular & Concerted: Properties, Reactions & Synthesis.
