We report [Au(NHC)Cl] complexes featuring IPr# ligands that hinge upon modular peralkylation of aniline. Wingtip-flexible [Au(Np#)Cl] is a broadly applicable catalyst with the reactivity outperforming [Au(IPr)Cl] and [Au(IPr*)Cl] complexes.
A simple synthon for the generation of silver(I) clusters is introduced. In the synthesized silver cluster, each unit is composed of a central chloride anion surrounded by eight silver atoms, which are stabilized using dialkyldithiophosphate ligands.
25 Years after the discovery of the most influential NHC ligand, we revisit and highlight studies involving IPr that have shaped the field of NHC-transition metal catalysis.
The straightforward synthesis and catalytic activity evaluation of new thiazolylidene gold complexes is described.
This review highlights the advances in Au(NHC)-catalyzed enyne cycloisomerization, including 1,n-enyne and oxidative pathways, emphasizing mechanistic insights and the role of NHC ligands in enhancing reactivity, selectivity, and stability.