Frankland Synthesis
E. Frankland, Ann. 71, 213 (1849); 85, 3641 (1853).
Synthesis of zinc dialkyls from alkyl halides and zinc:
Reviews: K. Nützel, Houben-Weyl 13/2a, 570 (1973); C. R. Noller, Org. Syn. coll. vol. II, 184 (1943).