An indispensable reference on early main group metals in catalysis for synthetic chemists in
academia and industry Early Main Group Metal Catalysis contains a comprehensive overview of
catalytic reactions in the presence of group 1 and group 2 metals. The book?s chapters are
organized according to the type of reaction to help easily navigate information. Every chapter
contains basic information on the elements covered and fundamental concepts are enhanced with
illustrative examples that cover the main developments. . The text describes various reactions
including: polymerization of alkenes hydroamination and phosphination reactions
hydrosilylation hydroboration and hydrogenation catalysis and enantioselective and Lewis acid
catalysis. This important book: -Provides a short introduction on polar organometallic
chemistry and synthesis of early main group metal complexes Reviews the early main group metals
such as calcium and magnesium that are useful catalysts for various organic transformations
-Addresses catalytic chemists chemists working with organometallics organic chemists natural
products chemists and chemists in industry and academica With contributions from leaders in
the field Early Main Group Metal Catalysis is a valuable guide on the most recent
developments and new possibilities of early main group metals in catalysis.
