Editor:Zvi Rappoport - Böcker

Patai Series: The Chemistry of Functional Groups A series of advanced treatises founded by Professor Saul Patai and under the general editorship of Professor Zvi RappoportThe Patai Series publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopical methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical and environmental aspects.To date, over 100 volumes have been published in the series.Recently Published Titles The chemistry of the Cyclopropyl Group (Volume 2)The chemistry of the Hydrazo Azo and Azozy Groups (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Double-Bonded Functional Groups (Volume 3, 2 parts)The chemistry of Organophosphorus Compounds (Volume 4)The chemistry of Halides, Pseudo-Halides and Azides (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of the Amino, Nitro and Nitroso Groups (2 volumes, 2 parts)The chemistry of Dienes and Polyenes (2 volumes)The chemistry of Organic Derivatives of Gold and SilverThe chemistry of Organic Silicon Compounds (2 volumes, 4 parts)The chemistry of Organic Germanium, Tin and Lead Compounds (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Phenols (2 parts)The chemistry of Organolithium Compounds (2 parts)The chemistry of Cyclobutanes (2 parts)Forthcoming TitlesThe chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Organozinc CompoundsThe chemistry of AnilinesThe Patai Series OnlineThe Patai Series is available in electronic format on Wiley InterScience. All new titles will be published online and a growing list of older titles is added every year. It is the ultimate goal that all titles published in the Patai Series will be available in electronic format.

Magnesium remains almost unique among the metals in its ability to react directly with a wide variety of compounds. This organic chemistry field has seen steady progress, and a volume on this topic is long overdue.  In the tradition of the Patai Series this title treats all aspects of functional groups, containing chapters on the theoretical and computational foundations; on analytical and spectroscopic aspects with dedicated chapters on Mass Spectrometry, NMR, IR/UV, etc.; on reaction mechanisms; on applications in syntheses. Depending on the functional group there are also chapters on industrial use, on effects in biological and/or environmental systems. Since the area of Organomagnesium Chemistry continues to grow far beyond the classical Grignard Reagents, this is an essential resource to help the reader keep abreast of the latest developments.

The Patai Series publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopic methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical and environmental aspects. To date, over 110 volumes have been published in the series.Recently Published TitlesThe chemistry of the Cyclopropyl Group (Volume 2)The chemistry of the Hydrazo, Azo and Azoxy Groups (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Double-Bonded Functional Groups (Volume 3, 2 parts)The chemistry of Organophosphorus Compounds (Volume 4)The chemistry of Halides, Pseudo-Halides and Azides (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of the Amino, Nitro and Nitroso Groups (2 volumes, 2 parts)The chemistry of Dienes and Polyenes (2 volumes)The chemistry of Organic Derivatives of Gold and SilverThe chemistry of Organic Silicon Compounds (2 volumes, 4 parts)The chemistry of Organic Germanium, Tin and Lead Compounds (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Phenols (2 parts)The chemistry of Organolithium Compounds (2 volumes, 3 parts)The chemistry of Cyclobutanes (2 parts)The chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 2, 2 parts)The chemistry of Organozinc Compounds (2 parts)Forthcoming TitlesThe chemistry of AnilinesThe chemistry of Organomagnesium CompoundsThe Patai Series OnlineThe Patai Series is available in electronic format on Wiley InterScience. All new titles will be published as online books and a growing list of older titles will be added every year. It is the ultimate goal that all titles published in the Patai Series will be available in electronic format.For more information see under Online Books on: www.interscience.wiley.com

Focusing on an important class of compounds in organic synthesis, this text features contributions by leading experts, and delivers the quality expected from the “Patai Series.”

Copper in organic synthesis has seen a tremendous development over the past ten years. This text represents the most comprehensive survey on the use of Copper and Cuprates in organic synthesis. The first time that the Patai Series touches on Copper compounds, it contains contributions by leading experts, and delivers the quality expected from the Patai Series.

The Chemistry of Peroxides is a new volume in the Chemistry of Functional Groups series. This series covers all aspects of organic chemistry with each volume containing chapters on: General and theoretical aspectsComputational approachesThermodynamics and kineticsNMR and ESRMass SpectrometrySpectroscopiesAnalytical aspectsReaction mechanismsSynthesesBiological effectsEnvironmental effectsIndustrial applications Edited by Zvi Rappoport, this series provides outstanding reviews on all aspects of functional groups in analytical, physical, synthetic and applied chemistry.

The Chemistry of Cyclobutanes provides an in depth and comprehensive review of cyclobutanes and includes chapters on the theoretical and computational foundations; on analytical and spectroscopical aspects with dedicated chapters on Mass Spectrometry, NMR and IR/UV.   There are also extensive application examples enabling the reader to collect both a theoretical and practical understanding. The Chemistry of Functional Groups Series was originally founded by Saul Patai (1918-1998) and in the 39 years of publishing has produced more than 100 volumes, providing outstanding reviews on all aspects of functional groups including analytical, physical and synthetic and applied chemistry. Saul Patai has been helped by outstanding editors, especially Zvi Rappoport who has now taken responsibility for the series to continue the tradition of producing high quality reviews with editors such as Y. Apeloig, I. Marek and J. Liebman.