Transition metal-dialkyl compounds (L_xMR_2; R = alkyl; M = metals of groups Ⅵ-Ⅹ)-Synthesis, structure, reactivity and applications

摘要

patterns include: insertions of small molecules into the metal and carbon cr-bond, cyclometalations, oxidative addition, transmetalation, and thermal decomposition; these are discussed. The influence of various factors on the stability and reactivity of these title compounds is described. The applications and intermediacy of transition metal-dialkyl species in various catalytic reactions are highlighted.