Synthesis of Organometallic Compounds

Abstract

Organometallic chemistry is an important field that combines organic ligands with inorganic metal centers. These complexes are diverse as are the techniques employed to make them. This chapter will cover the general reactions used to synthesize organometallic complexes such as substitution and insertion reactions. Next, an overview will be given on the preparation of different classes of organometallic complexes such as carbonyls, hydrides, alkyls, carbenes, carbynes, and paramagnetic complexes. Lastly, some air-sensitive techniques are covered since many of these complexes react readily with air and water and must be handled in an inert environment.