The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals [Hardcover]

Robert H. Crabtree (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470257628 | ISBN-13: 978-0470257623 | Edition: 5

"One impressive and compressive book. . . . This review would have to be book size to do full justice to all the insights in this volume."
—Journal of Metals Online

Fully updated and expanded to reflect recent advances, this Fifth Edition of the classic text provides students and professional chemists with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and general properties of organometallic compounds, as well as including practical information on reaction mechanisms and detailed descriptions of contemporary applications. With increased focus on organic synthesis applications, nanoparticle science, and green chemistry, the Fifth Edition brings this vital resource up to date.

New to the Fifth Edition:

• Chapters have been updated with relevant examples in the field, modern trends, and new applications; the organic applications chapter has been completely rewritten

• New end-of-chapter problems, along with their solutions

• Coverage enhanced with developments in nanoparticle science

• Increased focus on green chemistry

An unparalleled pedagogic resource as well as a valuable working reference for professional chemists, with comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information, students and researchers in organic and organometallic chemistry will turn to The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, Fifth Edition for the critical information they need on organometallic compounds, their preparation, and their use in synthesis.

Editorial Reviews

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"At the same time, that same model guarantees that it will still be one of the primary choices of the next generation of organometallic chemists and readers with interests in organometallic chemistry. " (ACS' Organometallics Journal, 1 December 2010)

From the Publisher

Revised and updated this edition considers practical uses, processes of industrial significance and organic synthesis. Describes techniques of characterization and of bioorganometallic chemistry. Covers high-valent organometallic species. Includes numerous illustrations, problems and solutions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 520 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (April 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470257628
• ISBN-13: 978-0470257623
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, September 24, 2007

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Dr. Zoidberg - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for learning organometallic chemistry, November 26, 2009

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Jayson (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Concise, readable, January 17, 2007

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Ben E (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

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.