MP 123 · M.Phil. Chemistry
Organometallic Compounds I
M.Phil. Chemistry · Part I · School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab
Assessment & Grades
- 18%Mid-term Exam
- 20%Final Exam
- 37%Part I (17+20)
Syllabus Outline
Synthetic Aspects of Organometallic Compounds
- Organometallic compounds as stoichiometric and catalytic reagents
- Transition metal organometallics as catalysts and synthetic reagents
- Metal alkyls
- Metal hydrides
- Protection and deprotection
- Coupling reactions
- Nucleophilic attack on a ligand
- Directed and asymmetric catalysis
Biological Applications & Environmental Aspects
- Introduction
- Organometallics in medicine
- Organometallic compounds in agriculture and horticulture
- Organometallics in industry
- Environmental aspects of organometallic compounds
Recommended Books
No mandatory text. Access to at least one of the following is recommended.
- Organometallic Chemistry — Fundamentals and Applications (2022) · Ionel Haiduc
- Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry (2013) · Francois Mathey
- Organometallic Chemistry (2009) · Gary O. Spessard & Gary L. Miessler
- Organotransition Metal Chemistry: From Bonding to Catalysis (2009) · John F. Hartwig
- The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals (2005) · Robert H. Crabtree
- Organotransition Metal Chemistry (2002) · Anthony Hill
Other Resources
- The Organometallic Chemistry Hypertextbook — Rob Toreki’s online resource — ideal for reviewing concepts and oral exam preparation. Visit →
Handouts & illustrations
Practice questions (from CHEM454)
Questions?
For queries about this course, assignments, or course materials, please contact Prof. Dr. Adeel Afzal.