Chemical Synthesis Using Highly Reactive Metals

Written by the creator of Rieke metals, valuable for chemical reaction methods and efficiency, this groundbreaking book addresses a significant aspect of organic and inorganic chemistry. The author discusses synthetic methods, preparation procedures, chemical reactions, and applications for highly reactive metals and organometallic reagents.
•    Addresses a new generation of chemistry that goes beyond the standard use of metals and activation
•    Provides step-by-step guidelines, chemical equations, and experimental descriptions for handling metals including zinc, magnesium, copper, indium, nickel, manganese, calcium, barium, iron, palladium, platinum, uranium, thorium, aluminum, cobalt, and chromium
•    Uses a unique approach to highlight methods and techniques that make chemical synthesis and activation of Rieke metals more safe and efficient
•    Discusses novel applications and special topics, such as highly reactive metals for novel organometallic reagents, semiconducting polymers, plastics electronics, photovoltaics, and the Reformatsky reagent

Reuben D. Rieke, PhD, is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the development of highly reactive metals, the synthesis of highly regioregular 3-alkylpolythiophenes, and novel organometallic reagents. In 1991, Dr. Rieke founded Rieke Metals, Inc.  He has 38 years of academic experience teaching organic chemistry and has published over 225 papers and been awarded over 25 patents.