Synlett 2016; 27(09): 1310-1317
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1561363
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Aqueous Lanthanide Chemistry in Asymmetric Catalysis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Matthew J. Allen*
Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, 5101 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202, USA   Email: mallen@chem.wayne.edu
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Publication History

Received: 14 October 2015

Accepted after revision: 11 January 2016

Publication Date:
11 February 2016 (online)


Abstract

This account describes lanthanide coordination chemistry with a focus on the similarities between lanthanide complexes used in catalysis and those used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.

1 Introduction

2 Lanthanide Coordination Chemistry

3 Study of Coordination Environment

4 Catalysis with Trivalent Lanthanides

5 Contrast Agents from Divalent Europium

6 Conclusions