The importance of this best-selling classic, now in its 4th revised edition, is illustrated by the following reviews:
'The essential goal of the authors was to provide maximum information of the highest possible quality... The book sets an example of originality as far as the depiction and presentation of the subject is concerned. It is aimed at a wide audience, from students to experts in the field of organic chemistry. The clear and easy-to-understand style gives engineers or economists a chance to gain a comprehensive overview of the field.' Ernährung
'The book offers in a concise yet clear presentation a comprehensive overview of the industrial applications of organic chemistry. It surveys possible means of obtaining the most important raw materials, intermediates, and their use in the production of commercial goods. The translation of 'Industrial Organic Chemistry' into seven languages together with the three previous editions within the last 10 years is the best proof of the overwhelming international interest of this book.' Chemiker-Zeitung