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Chemical Reviews· 2015Q1· Review

Organocatalytic Reactions Enabled by N-Heterocyclic Carbenes

Darrin M. Flanigan, Fedor Romanov‐Michailidis, Nicholas A. White, Tomislav Rovis

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N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are versatile organocatalysts that enable a wide range of chemical transformations, including umpolung, cycloadditions, and polymerization reactions.

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Key points

  • NHCs act as potent organocatalysts for various chemical reactions.
  • Key reactions enabled by NHCs include umpolung, cycloadditions, and polymerization.
  • The catalytic activity of NHCs stems from their distinct electronic and steric characteristics.
  • NHCs offer precise control over reactivity and selectivity in organic synthesis.

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Field: Organic Chemistry

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