This unique book covers fundamentals of organolithium compounds and gives a comprehensive overview of the latest synthetic advances and developments in the field. Part I covers computational and spectroscopic aspects as well as structure-reactivity relationships of organolithiums, whereas Part II deals with new lithium-based synthetic methodologies as well as novel synthetic applications of functionalized lithium compounds. A useful resource for newcomers and active researchers involved in organic synthesis, whether working in academia or industry!

PART I: NEW STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF LITHIUM COMPOUNDSStructure-Reactivity Relationship in Organolithium Compounds Computational Perspectives on Organolithiums Spectroscopic Advances in Organolithium Reactivity: The Contribution of Rapid-Injection NMR (RINMR) Spectroscopic Advances in Structural Lithium Chemistry: Diffusion Ordered Spectroscopy and Solid State NMRMixed Lithium Complexes: Structure and Application in Synthesis PART II: NEW SYNTHETIC METHODOLOGIES BASED ON LITHIUM COMPOUNDSOxygen-Bearing Lithium Compounds in Modern SynthesisNitrogen-Bearing Lithium Compounds in Modern SynthesisSulfur-Bearing Lithium Compounds in Modern Synthesis Phosphorus-Bearing Lithium Compounds in Modern SynthesisAdvances in the Chemistry of Chiral Lithium Amides Advances in Carbolithiation Reductive Lithiation and Multilithiated Compounds in Synthesis Dearomatisation and Aryl Migration in Organolithium Chemistry Lithium-Boron Chemistry: A Synergistic Strategy in Modern Synthesis Lithiated Aza-Heterocycles in Modern Synthesis Lithium Compounds in Cross-Coupling Reactions Microreactor Technology in Lithium Chemistry Practical Aspects of Organolithium Chemistry Index