The use of microwave heating for the direct synthesis of (N-heterocyclic carbene)-bearing complexes of Pd, Ni, Cu, Ag and Au allows for a drastic reduction of the reaction times required using conventional heating (6 to 88 times faster), while affording comparable or better yields of the desired complexes. 

Microwave-assisted synthesis of (<i>N</i>-heterocyclic carbene)-bearing complexes

244th National Meeting (2012)

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Microwave-assisted synthesis of (N-heterocyclic carbene)-bearing complexes