Abstract
A new synthetic strategy was devised leading to the formation of complexes, such as [Au(IPr)(CH2COCH3)]. The approach capitalizes on the formation of a decomposition product observed in the course of the synthesis of [Au(IPr)(Cl)]. A library of gold acetonyl complexes containing the most common N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands has been synthesized. These acetonyl complexes are good synthons for the preparation of numerous organogold complexes. Moreover, they have proven to be precatalysts in common gold(I)-catalyzed reactions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5403-5412 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 14 |
| Early online date | 20 Feb 2015 |
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| Publication status | Published - 27 Mar 2015 |
Keywords
- gold
- acetonyl