Recent Developments in the Reactivity of Stable Disilynes

Unsaturated main group 14 species have unique properties and reactivity compared with their organic analogues. The isolation of stable disilynes, one of the most recent and intriguing additions to the catalog of unsaturated main group species, has opened the way for further studies into the differences between organic molecules and their heavy analogues. Since the isolation of the first disilyne, the reactivity and properties of these species has been the subject of numerous studies. Herein, the recent developments and results pertaining to the reactivity of disilynes are discussed.