? Organometallic Chemistry Notes (2025–2026 Edition)

Organometallic Chemistry Notes (2025–2026) is a research-oriented textbook for Chem, Org Chem, Inorg Chem, Material Sci, and Chem Eng students. It covers organometallic compounds, M–C bonding, synthesis, catalysis, reactions, special classes, and industrial apps, combining classical principles with modern research.

? Unit 1: Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry
Definition & scope of organometallic compounds
History & significance
Classification of organometallic compounds
Nomenclature of organometallic compounds
General properties & bonding
Comparison with Coordination compounds
Reactivity trends
Applications in Catalysis & industry
Safety & handling of organometallic compounds

? Unit 2: M–C Bonding
Types of M–C bonds (σ, π, agostic)
18-e rule & importance
Back-bonding & synergic effects
Electron counting
Structural aspects
Bond strength & length
Factors affecting bonding
Metal comparison
Spectroscopic evidence

? Unit 3: Synthesis of Organometallic Compounds
Direct synthesis
Transmetalation
Oxidative add & reductive elim
Insertion reactions
Ligand substitution
S-, P-, D-, F-block organometallics

? Unit 4: Structure & Bonding
Coordination geometry & stereochemistry
Hapticity & π-complexes
Fluxional/dynamic behavior
Spectroscopic characterization (IR, NMR, UV-Vis, X-ray)
Crystal structures
Ligand electronic & steric effects
M–L interactions
Chelation/macrocycles
Structural comparison across metals

? Unit 5: Organometallic Reagents in Organic Synthesis
Grignard reagents
Organolithium
Organocuprates (Gilman reagent)
Organomagnesium & Organozinc compounds
Organotitanium reagents
Organoboron reagents
Organosilicon reagents
Applications in C–C bond formation
Stereochemistry & regioselectivity

? Unit 6: Catalysis by Organometallic Compounds
Homogeneous catalysis (Hydrogenation, hydroformylation)
Olefin polymerization
Cross-coupling (Suzuki, Heck, Stille)
Catalytic cycles & mechanisms
Industry applications
Asymmetric catalysis
Catalyst deactivation/regeneration
Ligand design
Green chemistry

? Unit 7: Reactions of Org Compds
Oxidative addition & reductive elimination
Migratory insertion
β-H elimination
Mediated C–H activation
Ligand-assisted transforms
Insertion into M–C bonds
Transmetalation
Coupling & functionalization
Rearrangements & isomerizations

? Unit 8: Special Classes
Metallocenes & sandwich
Carbonyl complexes & clusters
Alkyl & aryl
Cp & COD
Carbene, carbyne
π-allyl
Diene & enolate
Metal nitrosyl & phosphine
Cluster/polyhedral boranes

? Unit 9: Organometallic Chemistry of Transition Metals
1st, 2nd, 3rd row Transition Metals
Electronic effects
Selectivity & stability
Redox behavior
Ligand substitution trends
Spin states & magnetic props
Comparative reactivity
Industry & synth apps

? Unit 10: Organometallic Chemistry of Main Group Elements
Alkali & alkaline earth
Organoboron cpds
Organosilicon cpds
Organotin cpds
Organophosphorus cpds
Reactivity & synthetic applications
Stability & decomposition reactions
Coordination behavior with ligans
Applications in organic synthesis

? Unit 11: Applications & Industrial Significance
Pharmaceuticals
Materials
Agrochemicals
Industrial catalysis
Environmental aspects & safety
Polymers & functional materials
Nanotechnology
Future trends in organometallic chemistry
Case studies of industrial processes

✨This app is inspired by the authors:
- F. A. Cotton, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Bruce H. M. Shepherd, Peter L. Pauson, Akio Yamamoto, Malcolm L. H. Green, Robert H. Crabtree, John E. Bercaw, Ernst Otto Fischer, Richard R. Schrock, Paul J. Chirik

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