General Techniques of Natural Products Chemistry

This book explores the vast diversity of chemical structures found in natural products from plants and animals, shaped by millennia of biosynthetic processes and genetic influences. Rapid advancements in spectroscopy and high-throughput screening have further propelled this field. Intended as an introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as those in pharmacognosy and related fields, the book covers major classes of natural product compounds and their sources. Natural products have significantly contributed to synthetic and biosynthetic chemistry, medicine, and our understanding of nature. Training in microscale chromatography and spectroscopy is increasingly vital for chemists and pharmacologists tackling challenges in bioorganic chemistry and molecular biology. ⭐ The book emphasizes the importance of analytical skills for natural product chemists, particularly in botanical medicines, and aims to build confidence in addressing emerging biological questions. It fills a current gap in chemistry education regarding natural products, a field relevant in an era of increasing environmental awareness. The authors' extensive and diverse research experience makes them uniquely qualified for this undertaking. Drawing on their teaching experience, the authors aim to provide a suitable textbook covering general, organic, and natural product chemistry for undergraduate and postgraduate students, addressing current curriculum changes, particularly in Sudan and Arab countries. While primarily for chemistry students in their early years, the book can also benefit students in Food Sciences, Life Sciences, and Health Sciences who require a foundational understanding of chemistry.