Organocatalysis by N-Heterocyclic Carbenes

Some of the uses of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) in organic synthesis are discussed. NHCs have a role as ligands in metal-based catalytic reactions.

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Published inChemical reviews Vol. 107; no. 12; pp. 5606 - 5655
Main Authors Enders, Dieter, Niemeier, Oliver, Henseler, Alexander
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Chemical Society 01.12.2007
Subjects
Aldehydes - chemistry
Biological Factors - chemical synthesis
Biological Factors - chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical reactions
Chemical synthesis
Enzymes - chemistry
Heterocyclic Compounds - chemistry
Hydrocarbons - chemistry
Ketones - chemical synthesis
Ketones - chemistry
Metals
Methane - analogs & derivatives
Methane - chemistry
Molecular Structure
Organic chemistry
Stereoisomerism
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Summary:Some of the uses of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) in organic synthesis are discussed. NHCs have a role as ligands in metal-based catalytic reactions.
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ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr068372z