Along with volume 11, this volume reviews how transition metal organometallic compounds are used in organic synthesis. Chapters cover one element and are sub-divided by type of reaction to be readily accessible by organic chemists. Classes of reactions reviewed include C-H, C-C, C-O, C-N and C-E bond formation (E= Si, Sn, B, Te, S, P)
* valuable content available May 2009 as an individual volume * separate volumes will appeal to a wider chemistry and materials science audience * priced for individual researcher as well as library purchase