Stereochemical Aspects of Organolithium Compounds

Topics in Stereochemistry, previously edited by "e;the father of stereochemistry"e; Ernest L. Eliel, is a longstanding, successful series covering the most important advances in the field. The much-anticipated Volume 26 on stereochemical aspects of organolithium compounds includes chapters on the following topics: * Asymmetric Deprotonations Using Chiral Lithium Amide Bases * Self-Regeneration of Stereocenters (SRS) via Stereolabile Axially Chiral Intermediates * Overview of Carbanion Dynamics and Electrophilic Substitutions in Chiral Organolithium Compounds * Oxiranyllithiums as Chiral Synthons for Asymmetric Synthesis * Test on the Configurational Stability/Lability of Organolithium Compounds * Mechanism and Stereochemical Features in Asymmetric Deprotonation Using RLi/(-)-Sparteine Bases * Dynamic Resolutions of Chiral Organolithiums Volume 26 of Topics in Stereochemistry marks the end of an era, while developing a bridge to the next generation. A new generation in publishing, parallel to a new generation in Stereochemistry mandated a new venue and modus operandi for Topics. Zurich, the home of Werner and Wislicenus, has a unique heritage in Stereochemistry. Fortunately, the Wiley family's publishing partnerships include Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta, a house with a reputation for superior quality in publishing. Indeed, within the pages of its namesake periodical, Helvetica Chimica Acta, one finds many of the seminal research works of stereochemistry's giants. As such, a transfer of editorial operations to Zurich and a collaboration bringing Topics as a series closer to periodical status provides a growth platform for the future.

Topics in Stereochemistry, previously edited by "the father of stereochemistry" Ernest L. Eliel, is a longstanding, successful series covering the most important advances in the field. The much-anticipated Volume 26 on stereochemical aspects of organolithium compounds includes chapters on the following topics:* Asymmetric Deprotonations Using Chiral Lithium Amide Bases* Self-Regeneration of Stereocenters (SRS) via Stereolabile Axially Chiral Intermediates* Overview of Carbanion Dynamics and Electrophilic Substitutions in Chiral Organolithium Compounds* Oxiranyllithiums as Chiral Synthons for Asymmetric Synthesis* Test on the Configurational Stability/Lability of Organolithium Compounds* Mechanism and Stereochemical Features in Asymmetric Deprotonation Using RLi/(-)-Sparteine Bases* Dynamic Resolutions of Chiral OrganolithiumsVolume 26 of Topics in Stereochemistry marks the end of an era, while developing a bridge to the next generation. A new generation in publishing, parallel to a new generation in Stereochemistry mandated a new venue and modus operandi for Topics. Zurich, the home of Werner and Wislicenus, has a unique heritage in Stereochemistry. Fortunately, the Wiley family's publishing partnerships include Verlag Helvetica Chimica Acta, a house with a reputation for superior quality in publishing. Indeed, within the pages of its namesake periodical, Helvetica Chimica Acta, one finds many of the seminal research works of stereochemistry's giants. As such, a transfer of editorial operations to Zurich and a collaboration bringing Topics as a series closer to periodical status provides a growth platform for the future.

Chapter 1: Asymmetric Deprotonations Using Chiral Lithium Amide Bases (Nigel S. Simpkins and Michael D. Weller)Chapter 2: Self-Regeneration of Stereocenters (SRS) via Stereolabile Axially Chiral Intermediates: (Paul R. Carlier, Danny C. Hsu, and Stephanie Antolak Bryson)Chapter 3: Overview of Carbanion Dynamics and Electrophilic Substitutions in Chiral Organolithium Compounds (Robert E. Gawley)Chapter 4: Oxiranyllithiums as Chiral Synthons for Asymmetric Synthesis (Vito Capriati, Saverio Florio, Antonio Salomone)Chapter 5: Test on the Configurational Stability/Lability of Organolithium Compounds (Reinhard W. Hoffmann)Chapter 6: Mechanism and Stereochemical Features in Asymmetric Deprotonation Using RLi/(-)-Sparteine Bases (Jean-Claude Kizirian)Chapter 7: Dynamic Resolutions of Chiral Organolithiums (Iain Coldham and Nadeem S. Sheikh)