title: From the reactivity of N-heterocyclic carbenes to new chemistry in ionic liquids.
abstract: N-Heterocyclic carbenes have numerous applications in synthetic chemistry. We detail the reactivity and chemistry of these molecules including investigations into their reactions with small reagents, their use for the preparation of polarised azines and their potential application as NLO materials. The chemistry of imidazolium salts, which are related to NHCs by the addition of a proton, is also discussed. New chemistry for ionic liquids is also revealed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada.
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Canal
authors.forename: Taramatee
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ramnial
authors.forename: Diane A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Dickie
authors.forename: Jason A C
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Clyburne