Organometallic Chemistry

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This course is an introduction to the structure, bonding, and reactivity of organotransition metal compounds. Aspects of this relatively young and incredibly vital subject that will be covered are indicated in the attached outline. This class will focus on physical organometallic chemistry, particularly the mechanisms of organometallic transformations and methods for their elucidation. In this course we will discuss the some of the fundamental types of organometallic reactions: ligand substitution, oxidative addition/reductive elimination, migratory insertion, attack on coordinated ligands, and the reactivity of metalacycles, carbenes, and carbynes. This course will also focus on the important applications of organotransition metal complexes in catalysis and organic synthesis.

The text for this course is "The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals," by Robert Crabtree, 4th ed. Purchase this book online: Froogle listing | Amazon

This page will allow you to access class handouts, problem set and exam answer keys, and study aids.

All handouts, problem sets, and exams are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the documents on this page.