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Regio- and stereoselective hydrosilylation of terminal alkynes using Grubbs' first-generation olefin-metathesis catalyst

Caterina S. Aricó and Liam R. Cox*

*School of Chemistry, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK B15 2TT. Email: l.r.coxbham.ac.uk

C. S. Arico, L. R. Cox, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2004, 2, 2558-2562.

DOI: 10.39/b409832c


Abstract

Grubbs' first-generation Ru metathesis complex catalyses the hydrosilylation of terminal alkynes. The reaction exhibits an interesting selectivity profile that is dependent on the reaction concentration and more importantly on the silane employed.

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Key Words

Vinylsilanes, Vinylsiloxanes, Alkynes


ID: J52-Y2004-750