The Potential of Self-Activating Au(I) Complexes in Gold Catalysis

Pérez-Sánchez, Juan Carlos ; Pérez Herrera, Raquel ; Gimeno, M. Concepción

Resumen: Gold catalysis has emerged as a groundbreaking field in synthetic chemistry, revolutionizing numerous organic transformations. Despite the significant achieved advancements, the mechanistic understanding behind many gold‐catalyzed reactions remains elusive. This Concept article covers the so‐called “self‐activating” Au(I) complexes, sorting out their pivotal role in gold catalysis. We comment on how Au(I) complexes can undergo self‐activation, triggering diverse catalytic transformations without the need for external additives. The most important examples reported so far that underlie the catalytic activity of these species are discussed. This intrinsic reactivity represents a paradigm shift in gold catalysis, offering new avenues for the design of efficient and sustainable catalytic systems. Furthermore, we explore the factors influencing the stability, reactivity, and selectivity of these Au(I) complexes, providing insights into their synthetic utility and potential applications. This area of research not only advances our fundamental understanding of gold catalysis but also paves the way for the development of novel catalytic strategies with broad implications in organic synthesis and the chemical industry.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401825

Año: 2024

Publicado en: Chemistry - A European Journal 30, 44 (2024), e202401825 [10 pp.]
ISSN: 0947-6539

Factor impacto JCR: 3.7 (2024)

Categ. JCR: CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY rank: 95 / 239 = 0.397 (2024) - Q2 - T2

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.981 - Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1) - Organic Chemistry (Q1) - Catalysis (Q2)

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/E07-23R
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICINN AEI/PID2022-136861NB-I00

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)