Electrons, Bonds, and Molecular Properties -- Molecular Representations -- Acids and Bases -- Alkanes and Cycloalkanes -- Stereoisomerism -- Chemical Reactivity and Mechanisms -- Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions -- Addition Reactions of Alkenes -- Alkynes -- Radical Reactions -- Synthesis -- Alcohols and Phenols -- Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides -- Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry -- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy -- Conjugated Pi Systems and Pericyclic Reactions -- Aromatic Compounds -- Aromatic Substitution Reactions -- Aldehydes and Ketones -- Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives -- Alpha Carbon Chemistry: Enols and Enolates -- Amines -- Introduction to Organometallic Compounds -- Carbohydrates -- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins -- Lipids -- Synthetic Polymers.

"Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition is not merely a compilation of principles, but rather, it is a disciplined method of thought and analysis. Success in organic chemistry requires mastery in two core aspects: fundamental concepts and the skills needed to apply those concepts and solve problems. Readers must learn to become proficient at approaching new situations methodically, based on a repertoire of skills. These skills are vital for successful problem solving in organic chemistry. Existing textbooks provide extensive coverage of, the principles, but there is far less emphasis on the skills needed to actually solve problems."--