[Borek]

Klein's Organic Chemistry is, no doubt, the best textbook (out of any subject!) I have read in my entire life.

Are you aware of the fact different people learn in different ways? There is no "one size fits all" book for any subject. If you like Klein's book - stick to it. Advising others to try is OK as well - but being sure it will work for everyone is not.

[tripsaurabh]

I personally believe that PETER SYKES also should have been on this list. It is by far a very good book for reaction mechanism. 

[asd34]

I am searching for static stereochemistry book, or an organic chem. book, where this part well described. Just the basics, mainly chirality types and configurations.

[Dan]

I am searching for static stereochemistry book, or an organic chem. book, where this part well described. Just the basics, mainly chirality types and configurations.

I recommend: Stereochemistry at a Glance - Eames and Peach (ISBN: 0632053755)

[Silver-Midnight]

I was wondering if someone could maybe recommend an O-Chem book for an Undergraduate. (I'm an Undergraduate Chemistry major if that helps any). I really need something that's good at explaining the material, hopefully, very, if not mostly, simplified or at least easy to understand. The textbook that I'm using for the class is John McMurray's 8th Ed. Organic Chemistry.

So far, one the major issues that I'm having is learning the C-13 NMR, H1-NMR, and other spectra. So, something that really explains that well would be helpful.

I hope what I'm asking for makes sense. If it doesn't, I can try to elaborate a little further I suppose. 

[tomek]

I was wondering if someone could maybe recommend an O-Chem book for an Undergraduate.

I like Clayden's 'Organic Chemistry'. I find it very informative and it explains things well. There's also a good coverage of spectroscopy. Although it's not simplified by any means.

[Dan]

So far, one the major issues that I'm having is learning the C-13 NMR, H1-NMR, and other spectra. So, something that really explains that well would be helpful.

Try: Harwood and Claridge - Introduction to Organic Spectroscopy. ISBN 0198557555

[Silver-Midnight]

Thanks. For both of those suggestions, is there any edition that I should specifically get, or will the latest edition be good?

[Dan]

It's generally a good idea to get the latest edition of any textbook. The first edition of Clayden & Co is very good though (I actually haven't seen the newer one), so if you're strapped for cash you might save a bit if you get the older one second hand and it should do you just fine.

[Alexis7]

Klein is without a doubt the best.

If you want to learn how to do mechanisms, I recommend William Groutas.

[biomiracle]

Hello!

Has anyone used Wade or Carey Organic Chemistry? 
Which organic textbook from above makes best pair with Klein's organic Chemistry?

[Silver-Midnight]

It's generally a good idea to get the latest edition of any textbook. The first edition of Clayden & Co is very good though (I actually haven't seen the newer one), so if you're strapped for cash you might save a bit if you get the older one second hand and it should do you just fine.

Thanks for the suggestion.


I mean I like the textbook that I have (McMurray's); it does explain things pretty well. However, I'm just not grasping the material for some reason. I'm still having trouble understanding it, and I'm kind of at my wit's end about what I should do. (I've tried finding a tutor; that didn't really help. I did a small study group once, and that only kind of helped out.). So, I'm kind of at a loss about what I should do. 

[kriggy]

Hi,
has anyone any experience with this book:
Modern Organic Synthesis - An Introduction by George S. Zweifel and Michael H. Nantz
http://www.organic-chemistry.org/books/reviews/0716772663.shtm
lr can you suggest something similar?

[kayamusty]

Graham Solomons's Organic Chemistry is the best

[Vidya]

I have very wild experience with different organic chemistry books.
My advise is initially when you are just starting learning organic chemistry ,the best book is by John E. McMurry.
On second stage when you are comfortable with many concepts then you can go for organic chemistry by Paula Y. Bruice .This book  gives you some insight about more difficult concepts and practice on some twisted questions also.Finally if you are doing advance organic chemistry ,then the mother of all organic chemistry  books is by Jerry March .Jerry March is difficult to understand and is only for advance level students.