N-Heterocyclic Carbenes - From Laboratory Curiosities to Efficient Synthetic Tools (Hardcover, Edition.)

Over the last fifteen years, N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have mostly been used as ancillary ligands for the preparation of transition metal-based catalysts. Compared to phosphorus-containing ligands, NHCs tend to bind more strongly to metal centres, avoiding the necessity for the use of excess ligand in catalytic reactions. The corresponding complexes are often less sensitive to air and moisture, and have proven remarkably resistant to oxidation. Recent developments in catalysis applications have been facilitated by the availability of carbenes stable enough to be bottled, particularly for their use as organocatalysts. This book shows how N-heterocyclic carbenes can be useful in various fields of chemistry and not merely laboratory curiosities or simple phosphine mimics. NHCs are best known for their contribution to ruthenium and palladium-catalysed reactions but the scope of this book is much broader. The synthesis of NHC ligands and their corresponding metal complexes are covered in depth. Moreover, the biological activity of NHC-containing complexes, as well as an overview of their theoretical aspects are included. Such metal species are further examined, not only in terms of their catalytic applications, but also of their stereoelectronic parameters and reactivity/stability. Finally, special attention is given to the hot topic of organocatalysis. The book will be of interest to postgraduates, academic researchers and those working in industry.

General

Imprint:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Catalysis Series, Volume 6
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	November 2010
Editors:	Silvia Diez-Gonzalez
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	468
Edition:	Edition.
ISBN-13:	978-1-84973-042-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > Catalysis
LSN:	1-84973-042-3
Barcode:	9781849730426

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