Filling the gap for an up-to-date reference that presents the field of organophosphorous chemistry in a comprehensive and clearly structured way, this one-stop source covers the chemistry, properties, and applications from life science to material science. Divided into two parts, the first presents the chemistry of various phosphorous-containing compounds and their synthesis, including ylides, acids, and heterocycles. The second part then goes on to look at applications in supramolecular chemistry, life science, polymer science, and bioorganic chemistry. Last but not least, such important practical aspects as 31P-NMR and protecting strategies for these compounds are presented. For organic, bioinorganic, polymer and medicinal chemists, as well as those working on organometallics, and for materials scientists.