Organometallic chemistry in the melt phase

In this review organometallic chemistry reactions in the melt phase are described. As will be indicated this is a viable approach to make new and known complexes. Examples from the literature highlighting procedures used to generate melts and results that have been obtained in this area of synthesis are described. Clearly there will be limitations to the use of the melt phase, and these limitations are also discussed.

Graphical abstractIn this review organometallic chemistry reactions in the melt phase are described. Examples from the literature highlight procedures used to generate melts and results that have been obtained in this area of synthesis are described.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide