Authored by a professor with many years of university teaching experience and two textbooks to his name, this is an up-to-date and detailed introduction to all the most important types of reactive intermediates in modern organic chemistry. The chapters are arranged according to the type of intermediate and are clearly structured, providing information on the formation, characterization, stereochemistry, stability, and reactivity of the intermediates. Additionally, representative examples and a problem section with different levels of difficulty are included for self-testing the newly acquired knowledge. By providing a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts, this is a must-have reference for PhD and master students in organic chemistry, as well as a valuable source of information for chemists in academia and industry working in the field. It is also ideal as primary or supplementary reading for courses on organic chemistry, physical organic chemistry or analytical chemistry.