Organometallic chemistry. : a review of the literature published during 1986

548 Pages·1984·33.632 MB·English

by  Edward W Abel, F Gordon A Stone, D A Armitage, et al

Organometal Ii c Chemistry
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Volume 16

A Specialist Periodical Report
Organometallic
Chemistry
Volume 16
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A Review of the Literature Published during 1986
Senior Reporters
E. W. Abel, Department of Chemistry, University of Exeter
F. G. A. Stone, Department of lnorganic Chemistry,
University of Bristol
Reporters
D. A. Armitage, Kings College, University of London
M. Bochmann, University of East Anglia
B. J. Brisdon, University of Bath
D. A. Edwards, University of Bath
P. G. Harrison, University of Nottingham
W. E. Lindsell, Heriot- Watt University
D. R. Russell, University of Leicester
A. K. Smith, University of Liverpool
T. R. Spalding, University College, Cork
J. L. Wardell, University of Aberdeen
M. W. Whitley, University of Manchester
J. W. Wilson, University of Ulster at Coleraine
M. J. Winter, University of Sheffield
A. H. Wright, University of Nottingham
SOCIETY OF
CHEMISTRY
ISBN 0-85186-641-7
ISSN 0301 -0074
Copyright 0 1987
The Royal Society of Chemistry
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Foreword
This volume of the Specialist Periodical Reports "Organometallic
Chemistry" surveys the literature for the calendar year 1986 in a
format similar to that used in previous volumes in the series. The
continued growth of this area of chemistry, together with the need
to limit these books to a reasonable length, and yet provide compre-
hensive coverage, necessitates presentation of the subject matter in
a highly condensed manner. Nevertheless, we believe the book, like
its predecessors, provides research workers with a valuable
compendium of progress in the field.
E.W. Abel
F.G.A. Stone

Contents
CHAPTER 1 Group I: The Alkali and Coinage Metals
By J. L. Werdell
1 Alkali Metals
1.1 General
1.2 Hydrocarbon Dianion Compounds
1.3 n-Complexes
1.4 Alkyl Derivatives
1.5 Enolates and Related Derivatives
1.6 Benzyl and Related Derivatives
1.7 Aryl Derivatives
1.8 Alkenyl and Other Unsaturated Derivatives
2 Copper, Silver and Gold 6
2.1 n-Complexes 6
2.2 Ylide Complexes 7
2.3 Alkynyl and Alkenyl Derivatives 9
2.4 Alkyl Derivatives 9
2.5 Aryl Derivatives 10
References 10
Bibliography 13
CEAPTER 2 Group 11: Alkaline Earths and Zinc and its Congeners
By J.L . Wardell
1 Beryllium 14
2 Magnesium 14
3 Calcium and Strontium 17
4 Zinc and Cadmium 17
5 Mercury 18
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Vlll Contents
5.1 General 18
5.2 r-Complexes 18
5.3 Methylmercury Complexes 18
5.4 Other Alkyl Derivatives 19
5.5 Aryl Derivatives 20
5.6 Oxymercuration 20
5.7 Alkynyl Compounds 20
5.8 Miscellaneous Reactions 20
References 21
Bibliography 23
CHAPTER 3 Boron with the Exception of the Carbaboranes
By J.W. Wilson
1 Introduction 24
2 Books and Reviews 24
3 Uses of Organoboranes and Organoborates in Synthesis 24
4 Preparation and Reactions of Organoboron Compounds 28
5 Theoretical, Physical and Structural Studies on
Organoboron Compounds 34
References 35
CHAPTER 4 Carbaboranes, including their Metal Complexes
By T.R. Spalding
1 Introduction, Review Articles and Theoretical Aspects 39
2 Carbaborane Synthesis, Characterisation and Reactions 40
2.1 C4-Carbaboranes 40
2.2 C2-Carbaboranes 40
2.3 C1-Carbaboranes 43
2.4 Physical Properties and Uses 43
3 a-Bonded Metallacarbaboranes 45
4 Cage Metallacarbaboranes 45
4.1 C4- and C3-Carbaboranyl Ligands 45
4.1 C2-Carbaboranyl Ligands 47
4.3 C1-Carbaboranyl Ligands 53
References 53