The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals

By Robert H. Crabtree

Book Overview

A comprehensive introduction to principles and practices There have been a number of notable advances in the field of organometallic chemistry over the past decade. Transition metal organometallic chemistry has provided researchers- especially those working in the pharmaceuticals, natural product synthesis, and polymer industries-with powerful new synthetic tools, and the field has expanded to include certain life science aspects, such as metalloenzymes involving organometallic intermediates. Fully updated and expanded to reflect recent advances, this Third Edition of the classic text provides students and professional chemists with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and general properties of organometallic compounds. It also supplies a wealth of practical information about relevant reaction mechanisms, along with detailed descriptions of contemporary applications to organic synthesis, organized by reaction type. Additionally, the numerous references to pertinent literature found throughout the text are appreciated by students and professional chemists alike. New to this edition are sections covering: * Coupling reactions * C-F bond activation * Giant molecules * Paramagnetic organometallics * Surface organometallic chemistry Additionally, those sections covering metal alkyls, aryls, hydrides, metallocene polymerization, and related s-bonded ligands have been substantially revised and updated. The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, Third Edition is an unparalleled pedagogic resource, appropriate as a main text for courses in inorganic chemistry and organometallic chemistry, and as a supplementary text for courses in bioinorganic chemistry. It is also a valuable working reference for professional chemists who need to become better acquainted with the subject.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471184233
• ISBN13: 9780471184232
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.2" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

Even organic chemists can read it!

I'm a 2nd year organic grad trying to design inorganic catalyst systems. This book is a must have for me and others working on similar projects. I hate sitting down and reading textbooks, but I have no problem keeping the pages turning in this one.

Excellent book for learning organometallic chemistry

This book was recommended for an organometallic class I took in graduate school. I haven't seen many other organometallic textbooks but, in general, this is one of the best textbooks I've used for any class. The wording is easy to understand, and the author explains things in a way suitable for someone who has had no organometallic chemistry and little inorganic chemistry. At the same time it covers a very wide breath of organometallic chemistry. It is a very useful book for any organometallic chemist and any organic chemist who deals with transition metal catalysis.

A nice book to start with organometallic chemistry

This book is a good source of basic knowledge in organometallic chemistry. Major theories that allow to predict reactivity are presented. Reader can also find general pathways of synthesis of organometallic compounds. However, sometimes the textbook looks like just a list of experimental facts. Although, it has nice explanations it requires a good understanding of organic chemistry as well as inorganic. So, reader should be prepared. This textbook was required for my class in Graduate school but I still find it very useful and necessary to obtain knowledge in organometallic chemistry.

Good stuff

I'm an organic chemistry graduate student with some inorganic background, but I know very little about organometallics. This book seems to be a very good introduction for someone like me. Well written, understandable, relevant.

Concise, readable

Of the organometallic texts I've seen, this is my favorite. It provides a good introduction and eases the reader into heavier material. It's a great reference and a good starting point for learning the subject.