A direct and practical approach for the synthesis of Au(I)-NHC complexes from commercially available imidazolium salts and Au(III) salts

A direct and practical approach for the synthesis of Au(I)-NHC complexes from imidazolium salts and commercially available Au(III) salts is described. The reaction proceeded without sacrificing carbene transfer agent (Ag2O) or using highly sensitive free NHC.