Copper-Catalyzed Highly Selective Hydrosilylation of Silyl or Boryl Alkene: A Method for Preparing Chiral Geminated Disilyl and Borylsilyl Reagents

The copper-catalyzed highly selective hydrosilylation of silyl orboryl alkene has been developed. This chemistry could afford a practical methodfor preparing chiral geminated disilyl and borylsilyl reagents, which are usefulorganosilanes and versatile synthons for organic synthesis. The experimental datasuggested that this reaction could be compatible with a variety of functionalgroups. Furthermore, the utility of the gem-dimetal compounds, which could beprepared by this chemistry, has been well illustrated by further transformations.

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The copper-catalyzed hydrosilylation reaction of silyl orboryl alkene has been successfully developed, enabling the practical synthesis of chiral geminated disilyl and borylsilyl reagents. These reagents are versatile organosilanes that can be used in various organic synthesis reactions. Experimental results have demonstrated the compatibility of this reaction with a wide range of functional groups, and the utility of the gem-dimetal compounds prepared through this chemistry has been well illustrated through further transformations.