Synthesis and reactivity of metal complexes with acyclic (amino)(ylide)carbene ligands

Abstract

No cycle required: The straightforward synthesis of acyclic (amino)(ylide)carbene gold complexes was achieved by reaction of isocyanide gold complexes with phosphorus and arsenic ylides as well as electron-rich olefins. Their ability to form bimetallic species and to act as ligand-transfer reagents has also been established.

Keywords: acyclic carbenes; gold; ligand design; transmetalation; ylides.