The document summarizes the Reformatsky reaction, an important carbon-carbon bond forming reaction discovered in 1887. It describes the reaction mechanism and conditions, such as the use of zinc, chromium, or indium as reagents and solvents like THF, DMF, or Et2O. The document outlines exceptions to the reaction, recent advancements like one-pot or chiral auxiliary introduced versions, and applications to the synthesis of various compounds, concluding that the Reformatsky reaction allows new C-C bond formation and 硫-hydroxy ester or lactone generation under neutral conditions.