Trichlorosilyllithium, LiSiCl 3 , is formed by reaction of bromotrichlorosilane with 2,4,6-tri-t-butylphenyllithium or mesityllithium. It is detected as trichlorosilane which is obtained by protonation and characterized by a 29 Si NMR shift of 30.9 ppm. Its stability is evaluated. ... Cl 6 Journal of Organometallic Chemistrc, 319 (1987) C1618 Elsevier Sequoia SA., Lausanne Printed in The Netherlands Preliminary communication REACTION OF 2,4,6-TRI-t-BUTYLPHENYLLITHIUM WITH ...