About Book
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry–I is a comprehensive textbook aligned with the latest Pharmacy Council of India BP 202T syllabus and tailored for undergraduate pharmacy students. It introduces organic chemistry fundamentals with strong pharmaceutical relevance, beginning with classification, structure, and properties of organic compounds and progressing to hydrocarbons, functional groups, isomerism, hybridization, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. The book offers detailed treatment of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, haloalkanes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and related derivatives, emphasizing IUPAC and common nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms, and structure–property relationships. Clinically and industrially important compounds are highlighted with their preparation, properties, uses, and applications in pharmacy.
Core reaction mechanisms, including free radical substitution, SN1 and SN2 nucleophilic substitution, E1 and E2 elimination, addition, rearrangement, and pericyclic reactions, are explained step by step in a student-friendly manner. Key concepts such as carbocation stability, free radicals, Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov rules, Saytzeff’s rule, tautomerism, and conjugation are clearly discussed to strengthen conceptual understanding. The text integrates qualitative tests, comparative tables, worked examples, and practical illustrations to support learning and examination preparation.
Overall, the book bridges fundamental organic chemistry with pharmaceutical applications, ensuring conceptual clarity, academic rigor, and effective preparation for advanced studies and professional practice in contemporary pharmacy education and research.
About Author
Dr. Santosh Ramrao Butle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. He holds M.Pharm. and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and has over 22 years of teaching and 20 years of research experience. His core research interests include drug design and drug discovery, computer-aided drug design, heterocyclic synthesis, and pharmaceutical analysis. He has published more than 75 research papers in reputed national and international journals, holds two patents, and has guided several Ph.D. and M.Pharm. scholars. He has also completed multiple funded research projects and delivered numerous invited lectures.
Dr. Tukaram Mohanrao Kalyankar is an Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, with over 16 years of teaching and research experience. He is a life member of various professional bodies and has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical research. He has published more than 140 research papers in reputed national and international journals and presented over 50 papers at conferences. He has guided M.Pharm. and Ph.D. students and serves as an examiner and moderator for several universities. His research expertise includes analytical method development, impurity profiling, and formulation of novel dosage forms.
Dr. Shailesh Laxmanrao Patwekar is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, with over 15 years of academic and research experience. He holds M.Pharm. and Ph.D. degrees and has previously served as In-charge Director of the School of Pharmacy. His research interests include formulation development, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical excipients, and medical sociology. He has published extensively in national and international journals, authored books, filed patents, and completed major funded research projects from agencies such as AICTE, DST, and UGC. He is actively involved in academic administration, consultancy, and social health awareness activities.
Dr. Pramod Vithalrao Burakle is currently serving as Principal of Dr. Rajendra Gode Institute of Pharmacy, Amravati. He holds M.Pharm. and Ph.D. degrees in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and has rich experience in academics, research, and academic administration. His research interests include analytical research and development, formulation development, and molecularly imprinted polymer technology. He has guided several Ph.D. and postgraduate students, published numerous research papers, authored multiple books, and holds granted international and Indian patents. He is a Ph.D. guide, PCI inspector, and examiner for various universities, and has actively contributed to curriculum development and academic quality assurance.
Mr. Gopal Mohanrao Kadam is a Chief Research Scientist-I in the pharmaceutical industry with over 22 years of experience in analytical research and development. He completed his Ph.D. from the School of Chemical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. His expertise includes analytical method development and validation, impurity profiling, technology transfer, and characterization studies. He has published research papers and book chapters in reputed journals, presented his work at national and international conferences, and received prestigious awards including Scientist of the Year. He has also undergone specialized training in intellectual property rights and advanced analytical techniques.
