title: Carbene catalysts.
abstract: The use of N-heterocyclic carbenes as catalysts for organic transformations has received increased attention in the past 10 years. A discussion of catalyst development and nucleophilic characteristics precedes a description of recent advancements and new reactions using N-heterocyclic carbenes in catalysis.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Tomislav
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rovis
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D006571:Heterocyclic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D008697:Methane / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D013237:Stereoisomerism
chemical_list: D006571:Heterocyclic Compounds; C030011:carbene; D008697:Methane