Synthesis 2010(16): 2759-2762  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258144
PAPER
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart ˙ New York

A Convenient Iron-Catalyzed Method for the Preparation of 1,2-Bis(trimethylsilyl)benzenes

Samuel L. Bader, Simon N. Kessler, Hermann A. Wegner*
Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, St. Johanns-Ring 19, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Fax: +41(61)2670976; e-Mail: hermann.wegner@unibas.ch;
Further Information

Publication History

Received 4 March 2010
Publication Date:
01 July 2010 (online)

Abstract

A convenient iron-catalyzed method for the preparation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsilyl)benzenes is presented. Compared to the current procedures, low temperatures and toxic solvents are avoided, allowing large-scale preparation. Additionally, a variety of substituents are tolerated.