Reactions of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) with one-electron oxidants: possible formation of a carbene cation radical

One-electron oxidation of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) has been carried out using oxidising agents such as tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and ferrocenium [Cp(2)Fe](+); the formation of carbene radical cations is postulated.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2004-05 (9), p.1054-1055
Main Authors: Ramnial, Taramatee, McKenzie, Iain, Gorodetsky, Brian, Tsang, Emily M W, Clyburne, Jason A C
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Language:English
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Summary:One-electron oxidation of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) has been carried out using oxidising agents such as tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and ferrocenium [Cp(2)Fe](+); the formation of carbene radical cations is postulated.
ISSN:1359-7345
DOI:10.1039/b314110a