Grignard reagents

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005031",
  "term": "Grignard reagents",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organomagnesium halides with the general formula R-Mg-X, where R is an alkyl or aryl group and X is a halogen (Cl, Br, I). These highly reactive compounds are strong nucleophiles and strong bases, widely used in organic synthesis for forming new carbon-carbon bonds. They are typically prepared by reacting an alkyl or aryl halide with magnesium metal in an ethereal solvent.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1338 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/grignard-reagents/"
}