Catalyst-free carbosilylation of alkenes using silyl boronates and organic fluorides via selective C-F bond activation

Abstract

A regioselective carbosilylation of alkenes is a powerful strategy to access functionalized silylated alkanes. In this study, the authors report a catalyst-free carbosilylation of alkenes using silyl boronates and organic fluorides, mediated by t BuOK, and synthesise various silylated alkanes with tertiary or quaternary carbon centres.