Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations® is the entirely new edition of the acclaimed reference series, Houben-Weyl, the standard synthetic chemistry resource since 1909. This new edition is published in English and will comprise of 48 volumes published between the years 2000 and 2009.

Science of Synthesis is a quality reference work developed by a highly esteemed editorial board to provide a comprehensive and critical selection of reliable organic and organometallic synthetic methods. Science of Synthesis is designed to be the first point of reference when searching for a synthetic strategy.

At present the series contains the expertise of 800 leading chemists worldwide

Critically evaluates the preparative applicability and significance of the synthetic methods

Discusses relevant background information and provides detailed experimental procedures