More and more possible applications of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis have been uncovered and a growing number of scientists are attracted to this area of research. This book presents an state-of-the-art account of the successful application of main- and transition metal mediated syntheses. It will stimulate new ideas and initiate further research in all areas of this fascinating chemistry.

Organometallic Reactivity and Applied Quantum Chemistry - Some Aspects of CH-Activation

The Functionalization of Hydrocarbons by Transition Metal Complexes: Aspects and Prospects
Novel Metalla-Heterocycles Formed by [3+2], [2+2], and [2+3] Cycloaddition Reactions of Cyclopentadienyl Cobalt and Rhodium Complexes
Ketenimine Complexes as Building Blocks for N-Heterocyclic and Carbocyclic Compounds
Metal Carbenes in Cycloaddition Reactions
Ketenyl Complexes in the Organic Synthesis
Organorhenium Oxides
Carbene Complex Syntheses with Group 4 Metallocene Reagents
The Behaviour of a Dialumoxane and Distannoxanes Towards Organic Molecules
Olefin Insertion into Organyl Metal Bonds
Oxidation Processes and Oxygen Activation Involving Palladium Complexes
Cyclopentenone Formation from Alkyne-Cobalt Complexes
Some Uses of Metal Carbonyl Complexes in Organic Synthesis
Selective Reactions on Arene Chromium Complexes
A Zinc-mediated Route from ?-Iminoesters to ?-Lactams
Use of Dinuclear Templates to perform the Hydroformylation Reaction.