Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Stereo- and Regioselective Hydrosilylation of Unsymmetrical Alkynes

Abstract

AbstractAlkyne hydrosilylation is one of the most efficient methods for the synthesis of alkenyl silicon derivatives and has been a hot topic of research for decades. This short review summarizes the progress in transition-metal-catalyzed stereo- and regioselective hydrosilylation of unsymmetrical alkynes. Topics are discussed based on different types of alkynes and the selectivities.1 Introduction2 Terminal Alkyne Hydrosilylation2.1 β-E Selectivity2.2 β-Z Selectivity2.3 α-selectivity3 Internal Alkyne Hydrosilylation3.1 Aryl–Alkyl Acetylenes3.2 Alkyl–Alkyl Acetylenes3.3 Internal Alkynes with Polarized Substituents4 Summary and Outlook