Carbene keeps it clean: Water-soluble iridium N-heterocyclic carbene complexes that contain ester and amide groups on the wingtips display an excellent activity in the alkylation of amines with alcohols. Reactions are performed in water under base-free conditions and without the need for additives.

中文翻译：

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水溶性铱N-杂环碳配合物用于胺与醇的烷基化

碳保持清洁：翼尖上含有酯基和酰胺基的水溶性铱N-杂环卡宾配合物在胺与醇的烷基化反应中表现出出色的活性。反应在无碱条件下于水中进行，无需添加剂。