Grignard reagents (RMgX)

Definition

Grignard reagents are organomagnesium compounds formed by the reaction of an alkyl or aryl halide with magnesium metal in dry ether. They act as nucleophiles that can form carbon-carbon bonds, making them valuable tools in organic synthesis.

Related terms

Organohalides: Organic compounds containing at least one halogen atom (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) directly bonded to carbon.

Nucleophile: A chemical species that donates an electron pair to an electrophile to form a chemical bond in reaction.

Carbon: Carbon Bond Formation - The process of joining two carbon atoms together, which is a fundamental aspect of constructing complex organic molecules