Abstract

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based compounds. The wide variety of carbon's bonding abilities has resulted in a myriad of organic compounds, and we will use an easy-to-understand manga format to help you understand the structure, properties, and reactivity of these compounds!

Author’s Information

Born on May 3, 1945. Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, in 1974. Currently a professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology. Holds a Doctor of Science degree. His areas of expertise include organic chemistry, physical chemistry, photochemistry, and supramolecular chemistry. His major works include the "Absolutely Understandable" series (16 volumes), the "Definitive Edition! Easy Chemistry" series (3 volumes, Kodansha), the "Understandable Chemistry" series (7 volumes), the "Understandable Organic Chemistry" series (2 volumes, Tokyo Kagaku Dojin), the "Chemistry for Science Students" series (3 volumes), the "Illustrated Trivia" series (4 volumes, Natsume Sha), the "Step-Up University Chemistry" series (2 volumes, Shokabo), "The Wonders of Metals," "The Wonders of Rare Metals," "The Secrets of Poisons and Medicines" (Science Eye Shinsho), "Molecular Orbital Theory Without Math" (Kagaku Dojin), "Environment—Key Points Here" (Sankyo Publishing), "10 Stories to Understand the Functions of Molecules" (Iwanami Shoten), and "Creating Colorful Wood Grain Art" (Nippyo Publishing), among others.