2,3-Dihydroimidazol-2-ylidenes and their main group element chemistry

The coordination chemistry of stable or in situ accessible carbenes is still rapidly developing. Owing to their strong basicity, they may act both as ligands in coordination compounds and as bases or reducing agents. This report reviews the reactions of 2,3-dihydroinudazol-2ylidenes with main group element compounds and the reactions of the resultant products. A list of compounds including information about synthesis and instrumental analysis is given at the end of the report. (c) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.