Simple and versatile synthesis of copper and silver N-heterocyclic carbene complexes in water or organic solvents.
A novel synthetic route leading to N-heterocyclic carbene copper complexes has been developed by using air-stable and commercially available copper(I) oxide and imidazolium salts starting materials.
Citadelle
Cécilia A
CA
EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK.
Le Nouy
Erwan
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Bisaro
Fabrice
F
Slawin
Alexandra M Z
AM
Cazin
Catherine S J
CS