Simple and efficient synthesis of [MCI(NHC)] (M = Au, Ag) complexes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jun 25;49(50):5642-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc42919a. Epub 2013 May 17.

Abstract

A facile and efficient synthetic route leading to catalytically relevant N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) gold complexes is described. The method consists of one pot synthesis starting from readily available imidazolium salts and [AuCl(tht)], in the presence of K2CO3. Using the same protocol NHC silver complexes have been synthesised starting from AgNO3.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring / chemistry*
  • Imidazoles / chemistry
  • Methane / analogs & derivatives*
  • Methane / chemistry
  • Silver / chemistry

Substances

  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
  • Imidazoles
  • carbene
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Methane