More and more possible applications of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis have been uncovered and a growing number of scientists are attracted to this area of research. This book presents an state-of-the-art account of the successful application of main- and transition metal mediated syntheses. It will stimulate new ideas and initiate further research in all areas of this fascinating chemistry.

Assisted by: R. Aumann, L. Dahlenburg, K.H. Dötz, N.P. Do Thi, G. Erker, M. Franck-Neumann, W.A. Herrmann, P. Hofmann, P. Kalck, G. van Koten, F. Kreissl, P. Kündig, H. Lehmkuhl, H. Nozaki, J. Otera, P. Paglia, P. Pauson, D.P. Simmons, S. Spichiger, B. Waegell, E. Wenger, H. Werner