title: N-heterocyclic carbene-ruthenium complexes for the racemization of chiral alcohols.
abstract: The activity of well-defined 16-electron ruthenium complexes bearing an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand in the racemization of chiral alcohols is reported. Mechanistic considerations are also presented.
authors.affiliation: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews KY16 9ST, UK.
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bosson
authors.forename: Steven P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Nolan