Introduction by Prof. Mark Lautens (Volume Editor):

This volume covers compounds with transition metal—carbon π-bonds for groups 10-8. It is the first volume in the category “Organometallics” and the first volume of the Science of Synthesis series. The elements covered include Ni, Pd, Pt, Co, Rh, Ir, Fe, Ru and Os and the range of organic π-bonds includes arene, pentadienyl, cyclopentadienyl, diene, allyl, alkyne and alkene moieties.

The decision to create a series of volumes on Organometallics was based on an appreciation of the increasing role that metal complexes play as reagents in organic synthesis. In addition organometallic complexes are widely used as catalysts or precatalysts in many organic transformations and so their importance is increasing dramatically over the past quarter century.

The links below provide further information about Volume 1:

• Interactive sample chapter by Prof. John Montgomery of the University of Michigan.
• Detailed table of contents (pdf).
• List of authors.