Synthesis and Reactivity of Extremely Electron‐Poor Au(III) Complexes Bearing OTf − or NTf 2 − Ligands
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The synthesis and structural characterization of well-defined Au(III)-triflate and -bistriflimide complexes in concert with methylimidazole ligands are reported. These extremely electron-poor gold complexes are found to be susceptible to aryl metalation reactions with unfunctionalized aryls such as benzene and toluene. Subsequent addition of soluble halide sources allows for the synthesis of aryl halides.
Source: Chemistry - A European Journal
DOI: 10.1002/chem.70920
Institution: La Trobe University
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,640
Funder: Australian Research Council
OpenAlex ID: W7141248757