Books:
- "Modern Synthetic Reactions" (1942): This book provides an overview of various methods and techniques used in synthetic chemistry, including the use of free radicals.
- "The Chemistry of Organic Sulfur Compounds" (1953): This book discusses the synthesis, properties, and reactions of organic sulfur compounds.
- "Grignard Reactions of Nonmetallic Substances" (1954): This book focuses on the reactions of Grignard reagents, which are organometallic compounds containing a carbon atom bonded to magnesium.
- "The Chemistry of Free Radicals" (1957): This book provides a comprehensive review of the field of free radical chemistry, including the theories, methods, and applications of free radical reactions.
- "The Photochemistry of Organic Compounds" (1962): This book discusses the chemical changes in organic compounds caused by the absorption of light energy, focusing on the mechanisms and synthetic applications of photochemical reactions.
Articles:
- "The Kinetics of the Reaction between Ethyl Bromide and Potassium in Liquid Ammonia" (1933): This article, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, describes Kharasch's early work on the kinetics of free radical reactions.
- "The Oxidation of 1,2-Diols to α-Diketones" (1941): This article, published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry, reports on the development of the Kharasch-Sosnovsky reaction, a method for converting 1,2-diols to α-diketones using lead tetraacetate.
Kharasch's research and publications have contributed significantly to the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the understanding and utilization of free radical reactions. His books and articles are considered valuable resources for chemists and researchers working in this area.