title: Two-step solid-state synthesis of PEPPSI-type compounds.
abstract: The two-step mechanochemical preparation of carbene-pyridine complexes of palladium and platinum is reported. The organometallic products, which represent a class of commercially available catalysts, are rapidly formed in excellent yield proving solvent-free synthesis to be a viable synthetic alternative even in the case of NHC-containing compounds.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TS, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lusi
authors.forename: Emily M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Mutambi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guy Orpen