Copper N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in catalysis

N -Heterocyclic carbene ligated copper complexes act as catalysts in a variety of reactions. A brief overview of this rich chemistry is given here. Of particular note is the ability of Cu(NHC) complexes to functionalize carbonyls, alkenes and alkynes. With growth in the number of Cu(NHC) derived com...

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Published inCatalysis science & technology Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 912 - 926
Main Authors Egbert, Jonathan D, Cazin, Catherine S. J, Nolan, Steven P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2013
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Summary:N -Heterocyclic carbene ligated copper complexes act as catalysts in a variety of reactions. A brief overview of this rich chemistry is given here. Of particular note is the ability of Cu(NHC) complexes to functionalize carbonyls, alkenes and alkynes. With growth in the number of Cu(NHC) derived complexes, the catalytic possibilities involving these complexes are ever growing. We feel the full potential of these (for the most part) simply accessed complexes has yet to be fully achieved. The litany of reactions which Cu(NHC) catalyst facilitate are outlined here. N -Heterocyclic carbene ligated copper complexes act as catalysts in a variety of reactions.
ISSN:2044-4753
2044-4761
DOI:10.1039/c2cy20816d