Direct synthesis of alkylsilanes by platinum-catalyzed coupling of hydrosilanes and iodoalkanes?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2012-10-16 DOI: 10.1039/C2CC35150A

Abstract

Alkyl iodides and tertiary silanes were successfully coupled with good functional group tolerance using a Pt(P(tBu)3)2/(iPr)2EtN/CH3CN system. The utility of the methodology is demonstrated by the synthesis of silafluofen, a Si-containing insecticide.

Graphical abstract: Direct synthesis of alkylsilanes by platinum-catalyzed coupling of hydrosilanes and iodoalkanes
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