title: Gold catalysis in total synthesis.
abstract: In this tutorial review directed towards chemists interested in synthesis or catalysis, the application of gold catalysis in total synthesis is summarised and the mode of activation of the substrate by the gold catalyst is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany. hashmi@hashmi.de
authors.forename: A Stephen K
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hashmi
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rudolph