Organometallic Reagents in Organic Synthesis

Organometallic chemistry has always been an important part of organic chemistry, but never more so than today. The expansion of synthetic methodology employing organometallic reagents and metallo-species in the lasttwenty years has been phenomenal.Two major important roles which organometallic reagents play are: Providing a means of activating small molecules like O2, CO, HCN and H2 into larger structuresConferring diastereo-and enantioselectivity.The applications of these reagents in synthesis ranges from the synthesis of drug candidates to the design of efficient large-scale chemical processes.This book brings together experts across the whole range of fields associated with organometallic chemistry to provide a spectrum of up-to-date information.It will be of interest to organic chemists and medicinal chemists in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.Bateson, John E. is the author of 'Organometallic Reagents in Organic Synthesis' with ISBN 9780124991507 and ISBN 0124991505.