Synthesis, structure and reactivity of organogold compounds of relevance to homogeneous gold catalysis

Organogold(I) phosphane complexes were prepared, their structure was investigated and their reactivity in reactions with Michael acceptors, sources of electrophilic halogens and protons were investigated.

Elementary steps of gold(I) catalyzed reactions have been investigated. The reaction of organogold(I) phosphane complexes with halogen+ or protons proceeds diastereoselectively.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide