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Compiled by the leading German natural products chemists, this encyclopedia provides insights into the immense structural diversity of natural substances. The new, revised and expanded edition of the renowned "Römpp Lexikon Naturstoffe" translated into English, it details approximately 6,000 substances that are of the greatest interest to researchers in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine. <br><br>Highlights include:<br>- Information is presented in a user-friendly format, offering multiple entries to direct the reader to the actual article. <br>- Entries contain information on chemical structure, stereochemistry, biological properties, physical properties, biological source, and medical applications, and more.<br>- Each entry comes complete with bibliographic data detailing the current literature.<br>- Contains a comprehensive index of Latin species names and a list of molecular formulas. <br><br>Written in a clear and coherent style, ROEMPP Encyclopedia Natural Products is a valuable addition to the library of newcomers to the field as well as specialists. For researchers and teachers in natural products chemistry, this is a must-have reference.

"This book is written in a clear and understandable style, and actually makes agreeable reading in many cases, due not least to the inclusion of interesting additional comments or anecdotes. The Roempp Encyclopedia of Natural Products is suitable for use by newcomers to the subject as well as specialists. It can be recommended to everyone who teaches natural products chemistry or is involved in research in the field"<br>Sven-Eric Wohlert, Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, Angewandte Chemie, June 1998