Synthesis, characterization, and biological studies of multidentate gold(<scp>i</scp>) and gold(<scp>iii</scp>) NHC complexes

Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of a novel macrocyclic Au(<sc>iii</sc>) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complex, a novel macrocyclic tetra-NHC benzimidazole ligand, and the corresponding Ag(<sc>i</sc>) and Au(<sc>i</sc>) complexes and initial biological studies are presented.