The synthesis of functionalized silylamines is still a relatively unexplored area of silicon chemistry.  Much of the chemistry has been developed over 30 years ago, and recent chemistry uses reagents that are either difficult to prepare, or need special apparatus to carry out the synthesis.  We have recently begun to explore this area in search of a mild and straightforward method to synthesize stable functionalized silylamines.  We have since discovered that tris(triphenyl-phosphine)rhodium (I) chloride (Wilkinson's catalyst) is a suitable catalyst in the reaction of tertiary silanes such as, diphenylmethylsilane with primary and secondary amines. In this presentation, we will discuss the relationship between the four variables � the catalyst, the amine, the silane, and the solvent pertaining to the success of the reaction.

Tris(triphenylphosphine)Rhodium(I) chloride catalyzed synthesis of functionalized silylamines

245th National Meeting (2013)

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