Monosaccharides: Their Chemistry and Their Roles in Natural Products

This timely text relates the vast field of monosaccharide chemistry to synthetic organic chemistry and biological processes. Classifies monosaccharides and their reactions according to the reaction site. Details the structures and chemical reactions, indicating how monosaccharides may be used in synthesis and how they exist in nature as major segments of biologically important compounds. Includes 1000 references which provide readers with access to relevant literature.