About this eBook
This is a complete examination of the theory and methods of modern olefin metathesis, one of the most widely used chemical reactions in research and industry.
- Provides basic information for non-specialists, while also explaining the latest trends and advancements in the field to experts
- Discusses the various types of metathesis reactions, including CM, RCM, enyne metathesis, ROMP, and tandem processes, as well as their common applications
- Outlines the tools of the trade—from the important classes of active metal complexes to optimal reaction conditions—and suggests practical solutions for common reaction problems
- Includes tables with structures of commercial catalysts, and recommendations for commercial catalyst suppliers
About the author
KAROL GRELA is a Professor at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Director of the Organometallic Synthesis Laboratory at the Biological and Chemical Research Centre of the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Poland. Having written over 100 peer-reviewed papers, he is on the editorial board of Chemistry—a European Journal and on the advisory board for the European Journal of Organic Chemistry and Organometallics.
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