Organomagnesium Methods in Organic Chemistry

Organomagnesium compounds, in the form of Grignard reagents, are among the most familiar of organometallic compounds and their classical chemistry is described in textbooks as well as in specialized works. There have been many recent developments both in the preparation of organomagnesium compounds and in their use in synthesis. This book covers both the classical and modern chemistry of the subject. It emphasizes practice as well as principles throughout and moves from an overview of the constitution and reactivity of organomagnesium compounds to information on their handling, detection, and estimation.