title: Au(I) /Au(III) catalysis: an alternative approach for C-C oxidative coupling.
abstract: When reacted in the presence of external oxidants, gold complexes are capable of catalyzing oxidative homo- and cross-coupling reactions involving the formation of new C-C bonds. Over the last few years, several cascade processes have been reported in which coupling is preceded by a gold-mediated aryl C-H functionalization or nucleophilic addition. These reactions combine the unique reactivity of gold with oxidative coupling, enabling the construction of C-C bonds between coupling partners that are not easily accessed using alternative catalysts. In this Concept paper, the development of gold-catalyzed oxidative coupling reactions is discussed focusing on C-C bond-forming reactions of broad synthetic appeal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK. matthew.hopkinson@chem.ox.ac.uk
authors.forename: Matthew N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Hopkinson
authors.forename: Antony D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Gee
authors.forename: Véronique
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gouverneur