"Zespol III."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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.

Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Reference; Contributors; Part I: Applications of Olefin Metathesis Reactions; Section 1: Introduction; Chapter 1: Olefin Metathesis Reactions: From A Historical Account to Recent Trends; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Metathesis Reactions: Exchanges of Carbenes and Carbynes; 1.3 The Early Days of Olefin Metathesis in American Industry; 1.4 Unsuccessful Attempts to Solve the Mechanistic Puzzle; 1.5 The Chauvin Mechanism: A Metathesis Dance; 1.6 The Importance of the Chauvin Mechanism for Overall Organometallic Catalysis

1.7 Schrock's High Oxidation State Alkylidene and Alkylidyne Complexes1.8 Grubbs' Approach and the Ru Olefin Metathesis Catalysts; 1.9 Olefin Metathesis in Aqueous Solvents and Water; 1.10 Olefin Metathesis in Other "Green Solvents": Ionic Liquids and CO2; 1.11 Solid Catalyst Supports; 1.12 Metal Contamination of the Metathesis Reaction Products; 1.13 Industrial Applications; 1.14 Applications to Organic Synthesis; 1.15 Alkyne Metathesis; 1.16 Alkane Metathesis; 1.17 Polymerization Metathesis and Polymer Materials; 1.18 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References

Section 2: Types of Olefin Metathesis ReactionsChapter 2: Cross Metathesis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Functional Group Influence on the Metathesis Outcome; 2.3 E/Z Selectivity Control; 2.4 Outlook and Perspectives; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Ring-Closing Metathesis; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 General Factors in Cyclization Efficiency; 3.3 Scope, Challenges, and Opportunities; 3.4 Practical Aspects; 3.5 Practical Examples; 3.6 Industrial Applications of RCM; 3.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Ene-Yne Metathesis; 4.1 Introduction

4.2 Ene-Yne Metathesis not Involving Cascades4.3 Tandem Processes Involving En(e)Yne Metathesis; 4.4 Conclusion and Outlook; References; Chapter 5: Domino and other Olefin Metathesis Reaction Sequences; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Domino Reactions; 5.3 Metathesis/Non-Metathesis Reaction Sequences; References; Chapter 6: Enantioselective Olefin Metathesis; 6.1 General Introduction; 6.2 Asymmetric Ring-Closing Metathesis (ARCM); 6.3 Tandem Asymmetric Ring-Opening/Cross Metathesis (AROM/CM) or Tandem Asymmetric Ring-Opening/Cross-Closing Metathesis (AROM/RCM); 6.4 Conclusion; References

Chapter 7: Olefin Metathesis Polymerization7.1 Introduction; 7.2 ROMP-The Mechanism; 7.3 The Initiators/Catalysts; 7.4 ROMP-The Monomers; 7.5 ROMP-Applications; 7.6 Acyclic Diene Metathesis; 7.7 Cyclopolymerizations; 7.8 Conclusions; References; Section 3: Applications of Olefin Metathesis Reactions; Chapter 8: Applications in the Synthesis of Natural and Biologically Active Molecules; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Ring-Closing Metathesis (RCM); 8.3 Relay Ring-Closing Metathesis (RRCM); 8.4 Temporary Tether and RCM (TT-RCM); 8.5 Cross-Metathesis (CM); 8.6 Ring-Opening Metathesis (ROM)