Download or read book Organometallic Reagents in Organic Synthesis written by John H. Bateson and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text reviews the use of organometallic reagents in organic synthesis. In particular, it covers their roles in activating small molecules, such as oxygen and hydrogen, into larger structures, and their ability to confer diastereo- and enantio-selectivity.