This text is devoted to the photochemistry of carbohydrates. It gives an analysis and review of the photochemical reactions of carbohydrates. It includes tabular listings of reactants, products, yields, and references for all reactions.

While providing an introduction to the basic concepts of photochemistry, this book is the first devoted to the photochemistry of carbohydrates. It gives a comprehensive analysis and review of the photochemical reactions of carbohydrates. It includes tabular listings of reactants, products, yields, and references for all reactions, and the material is accessible to chemists with no special training in carbohydrate chemistry or photochemistry.