Unsaturated organosilanes are useful intermediates in the synthesis of complex organic compounds. We have recently developed a novel route to allyl and vinyl silanes via the palladium-catalyzed silylation of terminal alkenes using electrophilic silanes. Our studies have demonstrated that numerous classes of such organosilanes can be prepared using this general approach. The studies leading to the development of this method, reaction substrate scope, and current mechanistic understanding of the process will be discussed.

Preparation of unsaturated organosilanes using the silyl-Heck reaction

247th National Meeting (2014)

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