Pharmaceutical process R&D is an exacting, multidisciplinary effort but a
somewhat neglected discipline in the chemical curriculum. This book presents an
overview of the many facets of process development and how recent advances in
synthetic organic chemistry, process technology and chemical engineering have
impacted on the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. In 15 concise chapters the book
covers such diverse subjects as route selection and economics, the interface
with medicinal chemistry, the impact of green chemistry, safety, the crucial
role of physical organic measurements in gaining a deeper understanding of
chemical behaviour, the role of the analyst, new tools and innovations in
reactor design, purification and separation, solid state chemistry