What’s An Organometallic?
What Is The Definition of An Organometallic Compound? In many of the functional groups in organic chemistry, carbon is attached to a more electronegative element,
Read moreWhat Is The Definition of An Organometallic Compound? In many of the functional groups in organic chemistry, carbon is attached to a more electronegative element,
Read moreFormation or Grignard Reagents and Organolithium Reagents From Alkyl and Alkenyl Halides In the last post we introduced the concept of organometallic compounds – molecules
Read moreAll About The Reactions of Grignard Reagents Grignard reagents are excellent carbon-based nucleophiles as well as strong bases. They will add to aldehydes and ketones
Read moreUsing Protecting Groups In The Formation of Grignard Reagents Now that we’ve gone over the most useful reactions of Grignard reagents – addition to epoxides,
Read moreHow Gilman Reagents (Organocuprates) Are Made Gilman reagents (organocuprates, often written as “R2CuLi” are not made the same way as Grignard or organolithium reagents. Instead of
Read moreThe Heck, Suzuki, and Olefin Metathesis Reactions Are Really Cool. [But They Don’t Belong In (Most) Introductory Courses] There has been a trend in recent
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