title: Synthesis and reactivity of metal complexes with acyclic (amino)(ylide)carbene ligands.
abstract: No cycle required: The straightforward synthesis of acyclic (amino)(ylide)carbene gold complexes was achieved by reaction of isocyanide gold complexes with phosphorus and arsenic ylides as well as electron-rich olefins. Their ability to form bimetallic species and to act as ligand-transfer reagents has also been established.
authors.affiliation: Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany).
authors.forename: Elisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: González-Fernández
authors.forename: Jörg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rust
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alcarazo
keywords: acyclic carbenes; gold; ligand design; transmetalation; ylides