Hydrosilylation of epoxides catalyzed by a cationic η1-silane iridium(iii) complex?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2011-02-15 DOI: 10.1039/C0CC05714B

Abstract

Cationic silane complex 2, catalyzes the hydrosilylation of epoxides and cyclic ethers to give the silyl-protected alcohols, regioselectively. A mechanistic study shows that the epoxide undergoes isomerization to the ketone, followed by hydrosilylation.

Graphical abstract: Hydrosilylation of epoxides catalyzed by a cationic η1-silane iridium(iii) complex
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