The past decade has witnessed remarkable development in the use of cationic gold(I) complexes as homogeneous catalysts for the transformation of carbon-carbon π-bonds. Several years ago, we demonstrated that the reactivity of these complexes could be controlled by modification of the counter anion to these cationic transition metal complexes. This discovery provided a general platform for inducing enantioselectivity in reactions not only using cationic transition metal complexes, but also with reactive cationic reagents and intermediates. As an extension of this concept, we have been exploring the use of supramolecular assemblies (Ga<sub>4</sub>L<sub>6</sub> tetrahedral) as chiral anion for catalysis or as the anionic component in reactions catalyzed by cationic transition metal complexes. Finally, recent studies aimed at harnessing the reactivity of gold(III) will be introduced. This will include mechanistic studies on elementary processes for gold(III) and utility in carbon-carbon bond formation.

Organic reactions inspired by the organometallic chemistry of gold

255th National Meeting (2018)

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