Grignard reagent

A Grignard reagent is a chemical compound used by chemists as a powerful tool to build new molecules. It consists of magnesium bonded to an organic group, usually containing carbon. When added to other chemicals, it acts as a nucleophile, meaning it can donate electrons to help form new bonds and create complex compounds. This reagent is essential in organic synthesis for making alcohols, hydrocarbons, and other important materials, enabling precise construction of molecules used in medicines, plastics, and other products.