1
The unique Ag(I) ion is coordinated by two C atoms of two heterocyclic carbene ligands in an essentially linear geometry.
2
A kinetic resolution of 1,2-diols bearing both a secondary and a primary alcohol motif through an N- heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed oxidative acylation reaction has been developed.
3
N- Heterocyclic carbene-stabilized nitric oxide radicals were prepared by direct addition of nitric oxide to two N-heterocyclic carbenes in solution phase.