“Carbene Chemistry” 1st Edition, 1964 by Wolfgang Kirmse

"Carbene Chemistry, First Edition" provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering the fundamental aspects of carbene chemistry as well as the latest developments in the field. It emphasizes the role of carbenes in organic synthesis and discusses their reactivity with various functional groups. The book also covers the physical properties of carbenes, their spectroscopic characterization, and their theoretical treatment.