Organic Chemistry, Third Edition

Of the several introductory organic texts available, Ege's is the best. The book stresses understanding mechanisms and learning how to break a "scary-looking" molecule into simple parts. Retrosynthesis is emphasized. The problems and examples chosen range from simple to practical. In particular, students of all disciplines can appreciate why chemistry is important -- whether it's biochemistry, materials, or environmental. Organic chemistry is taught like a puzzle rather than memorization of reactions. The book will teach you the thought process to solve these puzzles. Have fun!

I have read several texts in chemistry and engineering, and organic is not my favorite subject, but this is in my top three texts of all time. I recomend it esspecialy for those without P chem. This is a great first organic book and its contents are applicable for useages with more advanced classes. Any chemist or biologist could use a copy and the study problem guide is an assest worth the 40 dollors if this is a text for your class.

I indeed have read many organic chemistry textbooks. The one I think it is the best is this work of Ege. The most powerful part of this text is its variety of problems in the back of each chapter. If one is familiar with types of organic chemistry questions, he or she will see that Dr.Ege has done a marvelous job creating the way to master them all. The materials explained in the text are very well explained, although the author may use too many sentences than necessary to get to the point. This is one of best organic chemistry texts available to date.

This is a great text book, if there is such a thing. I go to the University of Michigan, where Ege teaches, and we use the book, and it works. Anyone with a bad review of it must have failed organic chemistry!