

Organic Chemistry I & II
Lead Author(s): Steven Forsey
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Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
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Average price of textbook across most common format
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
$219
Hardcover print text only
$301
Hardcover print text only
$301
Hardcover print text only
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Content meets standard for Introduction to Organic Chemistry course, and is updated with the latest content
In-Book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
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Only available with supplementary resources at additional cost
Only available with supplementary resources at additional cost
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Pricing
Average price of textbook across most common format
Top Hat
Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
$219
Hardcover print text only
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
$301
Hardcover print text only
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
$301
Hardcover print text only
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Constantly revised and updated by a community of professors with the latest content
Top Hat
Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
In-book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
Top Hat
Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
Top Hat
Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Top Hat
Steven Forsey, “Organic Chemistry”, Only one edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Carey & Giuliano, “Organic Chemistry”, 10th Edition
Wiley
Solomons et al., “Organic Chemistry”, 12th Edition
Wiley
David R. Klein, “Organic Chemistry”, 3rd Edition
About this textbook
Lead Authors
Dr. Steven Forsey, Ph.D.University of Waterloo
Steven Forsey is currently a Professor at University of Waterloo, teaching a variety of organic chemistry courses to Chemistry, Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology and distance education students. He received his Ph.D. (2004) for Synthetic Organic Chemistry from University of Waterloo, Ontario. He is a recipient of the Excellence of Science Teaching Award and has acted as the Teaching Fellow for the Department of Chemistry since 2016.
Contributing Authors
Felix NgassaGrand Valley State University
Neil GargUCLA
Jennifer ChaytorSaginaw Valley State University
Greg DomskiAugustana College
Christian E. MaduCollin Community College
Christopher NicholsonUniversity of West Florida
Franklin OwEast Los Angeles College, UCLA
Robert S. PhillipsUniversity of Georgia
Grigoriy SeredaUniversity of South Dakota
Simon E. LopezUniversity of Florida
Brannon McCulloughNorthern Arizona University
Jason JonesKennesaw State University
José BoquinAugustana College
Stephanie BrouetSaginaw Valley State University
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