title: Ligand influence in the selective gold-mediated synthesis of allenes.
abstract: The use of [(IPr)AuOH] permits the generation of gold(i)-amine complexes by a silver-free protocol. These in situ or well-defined complexes are used in a straightforward synthetic route to substituted allenes from propargylic acetates. The catalytic activity can be modulated as a function of the nature of the ligand bound to the gold-NHC moiety.
authors.affiliation: EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, KY16 9ST, St Andrews, UK.
authors.forename: Pierrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nun
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