The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals

By Robert H. Crabtree

Book Overview

Presents organometallic chemistry within a logical framework of fundamental ideas. Deals with practical applications of the subject, processes of industrial significance, and organic synthesis. The biological aspects of the subject, which are just beginning to emerge, are also covered. Discusses methods of characterization and of bio-organometallic chemistry, neither of which is treated in the standard texts available. There is also coverage of high valent organometallic species and of applications to organic synthesis.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471853062
• ISBN13: 9780471853060
• Release Date: February 1988
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.

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.