Derek Barton Books

Derek Barton was an English organic chemist whose groundbreaking work fundamentally altered the understanding of molecular structures. He introduced the revolutionary concept of conformational analysis, enabling the precise determination of the spatial arrangement of organic molecules. This technique not only elucidated the geometry of numerous natural products but also earned him a Nobel Prize. His legacy endures through several named reactions in organic chemistry and a reflective volume, 'Reason and Imagination,' summarizing his intellectual contributions.