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Guide to the Index
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G u i d e to the I n d e x
This index is constructed in a similar manner to the volume indexes of the first edition of the Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. However, to make the index easier to use, more descriptive entries have been made for the commonly occurring individual, and groups of chemicals. The indexes cover primarily the chemical compounds mentioned in the text, and also include reactions and techniques, where named, and some sources of chemical compounds such as plant and animal species, oils, etc. Chemical compounds have been indexed alphabetically under the names used by authors, editing being restricted to ensuring uniformity of entries under the same heading. In view of the alternative nomenclature that can often be used, a limited amount of cross-referencing has been done where it is considered to be helpful, but attention is particularly drawn to Convention 2 below. For this and the succeeding volumes, the indexing conventions listed below have been adopted. 1. Alphabetisation
(a) The following prefixes have not been counted for alphabetising: nsectert-
ompvic-
assymgem-
mesocistrans-
D
C
DL
O-
L
NSBz-
lin-
By_ Some prefixes and numbering have been omitted in the index, where they do not usefully contribute to the reference. (b) The following prefLxes have been alphabetised: Allo Anti Cyclo
Epi Hetero Homo Iso
Neo Nor Pseudo
250 (c) A letter by letter alphabetical sequence is followed for entries, firstly for the main entry, followed by the descriptive entry. The only exception to this sequence is the placing of plural entries in front of the corresponding individual entries to prevent these being overlooked by a strict alphabetical sequence which could lead to a considerable separation of plural from individual entries. Thus "butanes" will come before n-butane, "butenes" before 1-butene, and 2-butene, etc.
2. Cross references In view of the many alternative trivial and systematic names for chemical compounds, the indexes should be searched under any alternative names which may be indicated in the main body of the text. Only a limited amount of cross-referencing has been carried out, where it is considered that it would be helpful to the user. 3. Esters In the case of lower alcohols esters are indexed only under the acid, e.g. propionic methyl ester, not methyl propionate. Ethyl is normally omitted e.g. acetic ester. 4. Derivatives Simple derivatives are not normally indexed if they follow in the same short section of the text. 5. Collective and plural entn'es In place of " - derivatives" or " - compounds" the plural entry has normally been used. Plural entries ha~e occasionally been used where compiunds of the same name but differing numbering appear in the same section of the text. 6. Main entries The main entry of the more common individual compounds is indicated by heavy type. Multiple entries, such as headings and sub-headings over several pages are shown by " - " , e.g., 6 7 - 7 4 , 137-139, etc.
G u i d e to the I n d e x
This index is constructed in a similar manner to the volume indexes of the first edition of the Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. However, to make the index easier to use, more descriptive entries have been made for the commonly occurring individual, and groups of chemicals. The indexes cover primarily the chemical compounds mentioned in the text, and also include reactions and techniques, where named, and some sources of chemical compounds such as plant and animal species, oils, etc. Chemical compounds have been indexed alphabetically under the names used by authors, editing being restricted to ensuring uniformity of entries under the same heading. In view of the alternative nomenclature that can often be used, a limited amount of cross-referencing has been done where it is considered to be helpful, but attention is particularly drawn to Convention 2 below. For this and the succeeding volumes, the indexing conventions listed below have been adopted. 1. Alphabetisation
(a) The following prefixes have not been counted for alphabetising: nsectert-
ompvic-
assymgem-
mesocistrans-
D
C
DL
O-
L
NSBz-
lin-
By_ Some prefixes and numbering have been omitted in the index, where they do not usefully contribute to the reference. (b) The following prefLxes have been alphabetised: Allo Anti Cyclo
Epi Hetero Homo Iso
Neo Nor Pseudo
250 (c) A letter by letter alphabetical sequence is followed for entries, firstly for the main entry, followed by the descriptive entry. The only exception to this sequence is the placing of plural entries in front of the corresponding individual entries to prevent these being overlooked by a strict alphabetical sequence which could lead to a considerable separation of plural from individual entries. Thus "butanes" will come before n-butane, "butenes" before 1-butene, and 2-butene, etc.
2. Cross references In view of the many alternative trivial and systematic names for chemical compounds, the indexes should be searched under any alternative names which may be indicated in the main body of the text. Only a limited amount of cross-referencing has been carried out, where it is considered that it would be helpful to the user. 3. Esters In the case of lower alcohols esters are indexed only under the acid, e.g. propionic methyl ester, not methyl propionate. Ethyl is normally omitted e.g. acetic ester. 4. Derivatives Simple derivatives are not normally indexed if they follow in the same short section of the text. 5. Collective and plural entn'es In place of " - derivatives" or " - compounds" the plural entry has normally been used. Plural entries ha~e occasionally been used where compiunds of the same name but differing numbering appear in the same section of the text. 6. Main entries The main entry of the more common individual compounds is indicated by heavy type. Multiple entries, such as headings and sub-headings over several pages are shown by " - " , e.g., 6 7 - 7 4 , 137-139, etc.