Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Av. Pa?sos Catalans 16, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
Abstract:
Au(tmbn)(2)](SbF(6)) is the first gold(I) complex supported by two nitrile ligands that is indefinitely stable at room temperature. This is a highly versatile precatalyst that can be used for the preparation of active and robust solid-supported gold(I) catalysts.