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Electrochemical Generation of N ‐Heterocyclic Carbenes for Use in Synthesis and Catalysis
Author(s) -
Schotten Christiane,
Bourne Richard A.,
Kapur Nikil,
Nguyen Bao N.,
Willans Charlotte E.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced synthesis and catalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.541
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1615-4169
pISSN - 1615-4150
DOI - 10.1002/adsc.202100264
Subject(s) - chemistry , electrochemistry , organocatalysis , reagent , catalysis , combinatorial chemistry , organic synthesis , organometallic chemistry , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , enantioselective synthesis , electrode , materials science
The electrochemical generation of N ‐heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) offers a mild and selective alternative to traditional synthetic methods that usually rely on strong bases and air‐sensitive materials. The use of electrons as reagents results in an efficient and clean synthesis that enables the direct use of NHCs in various applications. Herein, the use of electrogenerated NHCs in organocatalysis, synthesis and organometallic chemistry is explored.