Synlett

Cleavage of Arylalkylsilanes by Sodium Amide in Liquid Ammonia

GR Sun, JB He, HJ Zhu, CU Pittman Jr

Index: Sun, Guang-Ri; He, Jin-Bao; Zhu, Hua-Jie; Pittman Jr., Charles U. Synlett, 2000 , # 5 p. 619 - 622

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Abstract

Abstract: The aryl carbon-silicon bonds in arylalkyl monosilanes have been cleaved by sodium amide in liquid ammonia. Sub-stoichiometric amounts of amide effect complete cleavage of the aryl anion. Reactions were complete in just a few minutes at room