We present the use of gold sensitizers [Au(SIPr)(Cbz)] (PhotAu 1) and [Au(IPr)(Cbz)] (PhotAu 2) as attractive alternatives to state-of-the-art iridium-based systems. These novel photocatalysts are deployed in [2+2] cycloadditions of...

A simple synthetic route, making use of inexpensive and environment-friendly solvent/reagents, is described leading to [Pt(NHC)(L)Cl2] and [Pt(NHC)(dvtms)] (L = DMS, DMSO, Py; dvtms = divynyltetramethylsiloxane) catalysts.

A novel, efficient and facile protocol for the synthesis of a series of [Ru(NHC)(CO3)(p-cymene)] complexes is reported. This family of Ru-NHC complexes was obtained from imidazol(in)ium tetrafluoroborate or imidazolium hydrogen...

While investigating the formation of PEPPSI precatalysts an intermediate was isolated and proved to be suitable synthon to this pre-catalyst family. This permits the design of a novel, greener and diversity-oriented synthetic route.

A simple and efficient synthetic route to [RuCl2(NHC)(p-cymene)] and [Ru(CO3)(NHC)(p-cymene)] complexes making use of a weak base, under aerobic conditions, is reported. This method enables access to a series of...