Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry

MWF 9:55 A.M. Room 8335

Note: Chem 841 is not a prerequisite.

The role of transition metal organometallic chemistry in synthesis and in catalysis will be discussed. The mechanisms of the fundamental reactions in organometallic chemistry will be dealt with in detail.

Stoichiometric reactions of organometallic reagents will be discussed and ways of devising catalytic reactions based on these stoichiometric systems will be considered.

The mechanism of homogeneously catalyzed reactions such as coupling of organic halides with organotin compounds, hydroformylation, alkene hydrogenation, olefin metathesis, and olefin polymerization will be discussed.

Assignments will include an original research proposal. The course is normally taken for 3 credits, but can be taken for 2 credits also.