Direct C-metallation of N-substituted triazoles promoted by mercury acetate. An alternative route to N-heterocyclic carbene complexes
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One Pot
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One-pot synthesis of C-bound triazolate complexes of mercury(ii) from N-substituted triazoles with Hg(OAc)2 have been achieved. Further methylation of one of these complexes yielded a monomeric N-heterocyclic carbene complex.