title: A N-heterocyclic carbene gold hydroxide complex: a golden synthon.
abstract: The synthesis and complete characterisation of a well-defined N-heterocyclic carbene bearing gold hydroxide complex, [Au(OH)(IPr)], is reported. Its reaction chemistry appears rich and diverse.
authors.affiliation: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews North Haugh, Purdie Building St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK.
authors.forename: Sylvain
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gaillard
authors.forename: Alexandra M Z
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Slawin
authors.forename: Steven P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Nolan