A carefully curated review of the scientific literature, Volume 116 of Organic Reactions presents critical discussions of widely used organic reactions or particular steps of a reaction. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. The work includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration. Detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method. Launched in 1942, the Organic Reactions series today is a leading secondary- and tertiary-level source for organic chemists across the world.

Keven H. Shaughnessy is Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa (USA). His research interests have focused on the development of catalytic methodologies and mechanistic studies of organometallic systems. He served as chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for ten years (2009-2019).