An Electrochemical Study of Key Catalytically Active Gold Complexes.

ABSTRACT: Gold catalysis has long been dominated by the ability of gold(I) to activate unsaturated systems as a carbophilic Lewis acid. However, recent advances have highlighted the significance of Au(I)/Au(III) redox transitions, unlocking new catalytic pathways. Among the strategies facilitating these oxidative processes, electrochemical anodic oxidation has emerged as a powerful tool. Despite its potential, the electrochemical properties of key gold complexes remain largely underexplored. In this study, we systematically investigate the oxidative behavior of a series of gold complexes using cyclic voltammetry. A comprehensive electrochemical scale is established, revealing that N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-based gold complexes are among the least prone to oxidation, whereas phosphorylated ligands

SUBMITTER: Baubiat E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature