Synlett 2013; 24(17): 2177-2182
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1339795
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Silyl-Heck Reactions for the Preparation of Unsaturated Organosilanes

Sara E. S. Martin
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, USA   Fax: +1(302)8316335   Email: dawatson@udel.edu
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Donald A. Watson*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, USA   Fax: +1(302)8316335   Email: dawatson@udel.edu
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Publication History

Received: 22 July 2013

Accepted after revision: 16 August 2013

Publication Date:
30 September 2013 (online)


Abstract

Few methods exist to directly install silyl functionality onto olefins. This Synpacts article highlights the state of the art of the silyl-Heck reaction and our recently developed conditions for preparing allyl and vinyl silanes from terminal alkenes using this method.