Organic Synthesis: The Roles of Boron and Silicon by Susan E. Thomas (Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College, London)
Compounds of boron and silicon are widely used in organic synthesis, and their study forms a core part of undergraduate chemistry courses. This concise text describes the properties and reactions of organoboranes and organosilanes, emphasizing how they can be used to provide simple solutions to a variety of synthetic problems. Helpful study questions are provided at the end of each section, and the suggested further reading provides a useful guide to more advanced work in the field.