Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: uses of heterocyclic compounds -- 2. Aromatic heterocycles -- 3. Nonaromatic heterocycles -- 4. Ring synthesis -- 5. Six-membered ring compounds with one heteroatom -- 6. Five-membered ring compounds with one heteroatom -- 7. Six-membered ring compounds with two or more heteroatoms -- 8. Five-membered ring compounds with two or more heteroatoms -- 9. Three- and four-membered ring compounds -- 10. Seven-membered ring compounds -- 11. Nomenclature.

Provides an up-to-date survey of the various types of heterocyclic ring systems and describes the preparation and properties of compounds.". . . a full treatment of heterocyclic chemistry, suitable for postgraduates and professionals as well as undergraduates." New Scientist