Stable and water soluble bis AU(I) complexes and their synthesis

摘要

This invention relates to an organomercapto Au(I) complex having the formula Ä(M-SOL)n-A-S-Au-S-A-(SOL-M)nÜM wherein M is a cationic counterion; SOL is a solubilizing group: A is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent organic linking group; and n is 1 to 4 and wherein the compound is symmetrical. It further relates to a method of manufacturing an organomercapto Au(I) complex comprising reacting an Au (I) complex with an organomercapto ligand and isolating the resulting organomercapto Au(I) complex from the reaction mixture.