Functionalised N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes

Introduction.

Chapter 1 The Nature of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes.

1.1 Synthesis.

1.2 Properties of NHC.

References.

Chapter 2 Why Functionalisation?

2.1 Phosphane Mimick.

2.2 Hemilability.

2.3 Chirality.

2.4 Ligand Geometry.

2.5 Catalysis.

References.

Chapter 3 N-Heterocyclic with Neutral Tethers.

3.1 Amine Functionalities.

3.2 Oxygen-Containing Groups.

3.3 Phosphane Functionalities.

3.4 Bis-Carbene Ligands.

3.5 Tris-N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands.

3.6 Pincer Carbenes.

References.

Chapter 4 N-Heterocyclic with Anionic Functional Groups.

4.1 Oxygen-Containing Groups.

4.2 Nitrogen-Containing Groups.

4.3 NHC Ligands Incorporating Cp Moieties.

4.4 Transition Metal NHC Complexes Involved in the Activation of C-H Bonds.

4.5 Immobilisation of the Catalyst.

4.6 Sulfur-Containing Functional Groups.

References.

Chapter 5 Chiral N-Heterocyclic Carbenes.

References.

Chapter 6 Natural Products.

6.1 Thiazole.

6.2 Amino Acids.

6.3 Purines and Xanthines.

6.4 Carbohydrates.

6.5 Miscellaneous.

References.

Index.