Heterocyclic Compounds

28 June - 3 July 2009, Newport, RI 02840, United States

Introduction

Initiated in 1964, the GRC on Heterocyclic Compounds is one of the longest running Gordon Research Conferences, which reflects the vitality and importance of the subject matter. Heterocyclic compounds account for well over half of all known organic compounds. Many classes of natural products, as well as a large majority of commercially important drugs, agrochemicals, reprographic materials, dyes, etc., contain heterocyclic rings. Hence the synthesis and study of heterocyclic compounds, is a subject of immense importance both for academia and industry. The continued evolution of this field is crucial to achieving efficient, cost-effective solutions to increasingly complex problems in organic synthesis and to accessing unexplored structural space. Through formal research lectures from outstanding scientists, poster sessions and informal discussions, this conference presents an excellent opportunity to any scientist who is interested in gaining knowledge of the most recent advances in this important field.