This up-to-date reference covers the main classes of the compounds known as functionalized phosphonates, which are of industrial importance in modern synthetic organic chemistry. The book deals with traditional and modern syntheses and covers the role of phosphonates in both organic synthesis and living systems. It includes typical experimental protocols and 300 reaction schemes. Each chapter covers synthetic methods, chemistry and properties or applications that are relevant to the corresponding reagent. The book should be useful to a wide readership in academia and industry, including...