Organometallic Derivatives of Diazoalkanes

The methods of synthesis and properties of organometallic derivatives of diazo-compounds are examined, attention being concentrated on the influence of the metal or the organometallic fragment on the structure and reactivity of the diazo-compounds. Studies on the use of metal-containing diazoalkanes as precursors of carbynes and α-metallated carbenes as well as studies on the reactivity of the latter are discussed. The bibliography includes 165 references.