Stereoselective Synthesis of Tri- and Tetrasubstituted Allylsilanes via Copper-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Silylation of Vinylethylene Carbonates.

Abstract

Herein, a stereoselective copper-catalyzed decarboxylative silylation of readily available vinylethylene carbonates (VECs) with PhMe2Si-Bpin is reported, affording a wide range of tri- and tetrasubstituted allylsilanes in moderate to high yields with E-selectivity. This protocol was characterized by high stereoselectivity, broad substrate scope, operational simplicity, and mild reaction conditions, which were amenable to diverse derivatizations and gram-scale synthesis.