Abstract
A review of the syntheses and uses of silver N-heterocyclic carbenes up to June 30, 2005 is given. Topics discussed include: the bonding of N-heterocyclic carbenes with an emphasis on specifically how they bond to silver (I); syntheses of silver NHCs; structural motifs of silver NHCs; spectral properties of NHCs; and uses of silver NHCs as transfer reagents, as possible antimicrobial agents, and as catalysts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3978-4008 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | Chemical Reviews |
Volume | 105 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry