About Book
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry–I is a well-structured and comprehensive textbook designed in accordance with the latest Pharmacy Council of India (BP 202T) syllabus, specifically catering to undergraduate pharmacy students. The book provides a strong foundation in organic chemistry with a clear focus on its pharmaceutical applications. It begins with the basic principles, including classification, structure, and properties of organic compounds, and gradually advances to essential topics such as hydrocarbons, functional groups, isomerism, hybridization, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry.
The text presents an in-depth study of important classes of organic compounds, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, haloalkanes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on both IUPAC and common nomenclature, along with detailed discussions on reactions, mechanisms, and structure–property relationships.
Fundamental reaction mechanisms such as free radical substitution, nucleophilic substitution (SN1 and SN2), elimination reactions (E1 and E2), addition reactions, rearrangements, and pericyclic reactions are explained in a clear, stepwise, and student-friendly manner. Important concepts including carbocation stability, free radical intermediates, Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov rules, Saytzeff’s rule, tautomerism, and conjugation are elaborated to enhance conceptual clarity.
To facilitate effective learning, the book incorporates qualitative tests, comparative tables, solved examples, and practical illustrations. Overall, it effectively connects core organic chemistry principles with pharmaceutical applications, ensuring academic depth, clarity of concepts, and thorough preparation for advanced studies and professional practice in pharmacy.
About Author
Dr. Sunita Mishra is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Puri, Odisha. She holds a Ph.D. from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, India. She was awarded the prestigious Canadian Commonwealth Exchange Fellowship in recognition of her academic excellence. Dr. Mishra has also completed a Diploma in Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar. She is a recipient of the Best Research Scholar Award from APP American International Branch, reflecting her significant contributions to pharmaceutical research and academic leadership.
Dr. Sathisha D is the Vice Principal and Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at St. John’s Pharmacy College, Bangalore, affiliated with RGUHS, Karnataka. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and has over 15 years of teaching experience. He has guided several undergraduate research projects and published research articles in reputed journals. He has been granted one Indian patent in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has also participated in various academic conferences. A lifetime member of the Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India (APTI), he is dedicated to academic, quality education and mentoring pharmacy students in to become competent healthcare professionals.
Dr. BALAJI KAVETI, is working as Professor and Principal in Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal, Keesara (M), Medchal Malakajgiri (Dist), Telangana. Earlier, he worked as a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Students Affairs, at AIMST University, Bedong, Malaysia (2016-2018). He has more than 32 years of teaching and research experience. He has published 42 research papers in National and International Journals. He was awarded with Senior Research Fellowship during Ph.D. form Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi and also Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) during M.Pharm from University Grant Commission (UG.C), New Delhi. He obtained Ph.D degree from Kakatiya University in 2001.
His research interest includes Phytochemical and pharmacological investigations on indigenous medicinal plants and studies on bio-production of secondary metabolites using plant tissue cultures. He is life member of IPA, APTI & Indian Society of Pharmacognosy. Under his guidance one scholar was awarded with Ph. D, and 30 students were awarded with M. Pharmacy.
Amrut Bhandari is a pharmaceutical educator and academic leader with over two decades of experience in pharmacy education, research, and practice. He serves as Academic Incharge at Loknete Shri Dada Patil Pharate College of Pharmacy, Madavgan Pharate, Tal. Shirur. where he has shaped the academic journeys of countless pharmacy students. He holds an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Pune University and a B.Pharm from the University of Pune. His work spans curriculum development, pharmaceutical marketing, and community health outreach, reflecting a lifelong commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences in India.
Dr. Sridhar Siddiraju is a Professor at Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy with 19 years of teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences. He completed his B. Pharmacy from Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy from Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, and Ph.D. from Berhampur University. He has published over 55 research and review articles in national and international journals and holds 7 patent publications. He has presented more than 20 oral and poster presentations at seminars and conferences. His expertise includes synthesis of organic compounds and analysis
