This book shows how N-heterocyclic carbenes can be useful in various fields of chemistry and not merely laboratory curiosities or simple phosphine mimics. NHCs are best known for their contribution to ruthenium and palladium catalysed reactions but the scope of this book is much broader. The synthesis of NHC ligands and their corresponding metal complexes are covered in depth. Such metal species are examined, not only in terms of their catalytic applications, but also their stereoelectronic parameters. Finally, special attention is given to the hot topic of organocatalysis. In this last chapter, particular emphasis is given to the novel reactivities being developed such as 1, 2-additions, opening of small rings and O2 functionalization. The book will be of interest to postgraduates and those working in industry. | N-heterocyclic Carbenes by Silvia Diez-Gonzalez, Perfect | Indigo Chapters