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Gold–Acetonyl Complexes: From Side‐Products to Valuable Synthons |
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| Authors: | Danila Gasperini Dr Alba Collado Dr Adrián Goméz‐Suárez Dr David B Cordes Prof?Dr Alexandra M Z Slawin Prof?Dr Steven P Nolan |
| Institution: | 1. EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, Purdie Building, North Haugh, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9ST (UK);2. Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451 (Saudi Arabia) |
| 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. |
| Keywords: | acetonyl carbenes gold homogeneous catalysis organogold |