Author(s): Richard L. Myers

In public, school, and academic libraries, there is a need for clearly written, not-too-technical
information about chemicals. This source .discusses the chemistry, history, and uses of significant
compounds that have affected humans throughout history.. The 100 chemical compounds were chosen
because of their importance to society, health, and industry. Water is included but also methane,
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), and dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12). Entries include chemical name,
structural formula, CAS number, molecular formula, molar mass, composition, melting point, boiling
point, and density. The text describes the origin of the compound.s name, history, discovery, and
uses in modern society. Cross-references are included. The reading level is appropriate for high-school
chemistry students, undergraduates, or general adult readers. A glossary, bibliography, and index can
be found at the end of the book. The same technical data, such as melting point or CAS number, are
available for 677 chemicals from the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. However, the text in
The 100 Most Important Chemical Compounds adds another dimension to information about chemicals.
This title will be useful for chemistry reference collections in both large and small libraries.
--Jack O'Gorman


"Giving both general and scientific information that might be useful to a variety of users, this is
recommended for large public and college/university libraries, especially those serving chemistry
departments."
.Library Journal


"The author has included anecdotal information about people, places, and products pertaining to the
compound, as well as useful historical information..The clear writing makes this volume accessible
to lay readers..A useful addition."
.School Library Journal

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