This book is for anyone who wants to follow a self-study course. Foreword, Introduction, The Separation and Purification of Organic Compounds, The Determination of the Structure of Organic Compounds, Bonding and the Mechanisms of Organic Reactions, Alkanes, Petroleum, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Halogen Compounds: Aliphatic, Halogen Compounds: Aromatic, Hydroxy-Compounds: Alcohols, Hydroxy-Compounds: Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives, Amines, Stereoisomerism, Carbohydrates and Proteins, Synthetic Polymers, Further Reading, Appendices, Answers to Test Questions, Index.