Synthetic Applications of Polar Organometallic and Alkali-Metal Reagents Under Air and Moisture

Abstract Recently, there has been an upsurge interest in developing chemoselective and fast processes when working with polar organometallic of s- and d-block elements and alkali-metal reagents under air and moisture, and also in protic bio-based solvents like Deep Eutectic Solvents or water. A discussion is offered highlighting cutting-edge stoichiometric and catalytic synthetic applications in this evolving field, with an accent over the literature published in the last couple of years.