The chemistry subject is widely acknowledged as being conceptually challenging and regarded with a perceived elitism. This book addresses this dilemma by breaking down the fundamentals of organic chemistry and its importance in medicine so that readers with any or no background education in chemistry can access the material and gain an appreciation and understanding of the subject. The text is written clearly and concisely, using appropriate figures to explain how the medicine we are so familiar with is designed and produced. Undergraduate students, medical and nursing students, and general audiences will benefit from the accessible format and enjoyable read—key Features: User-friendly text dealing with the chemical sciences for the non-scientist. Public understanding of science at the interface of biology and chemistry is in high demand. The book serves to introduce organic chemistry and its relevance to medicine and Describes the foundational principles of chemistry without losing the systematic rigour of the subject