The contents provide for easy reading by using natural products3 Y. G; q4 U+ Y
that everyone knows, such as caffeine, backed by an attractive layout
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In addition, an in-depth analytical part makes the book a
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answers at the end of each chapter.
Table of Contents:
Preface.
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ALKALOIDS.
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Caffeine.
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Cytisine.
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Galanthamine.
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Strychnine.
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Anethole.
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DYESTUFFS AND COLOURED COMPOUNDS.
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Curcumin.
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CARBOHYDRATES.
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Abietic Acid.
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Shikimic Acid.
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Author Information:
Stefan Berger is
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Besides his many publications he wrote and edited several books among
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non-metals, and 13C-NMR-Spectroscopy.
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Dieter Sicker is adjunct professor at the University of Leipzig.
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synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry.
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