Copper-catalyzed intermolecular Regio- and Enantioselective Hydrosilylation of Alkenes with Prochiral Silanes.

Zhu, Xiao-Yan; Gao, Wenyu; Xu, Jian-Lin; Wang, Zi-Lu; Zhao, Jin-Bo; Xu, Yun-He · Nat Commun · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

This study presents a copper-catalyzed, substrate-controlled regio- and enantioselective intermolecular hydrosilylation method capable of accommodating a broad scope of alkenes and prochiral silanes. The approach offers an efficient and versatile pathway to generate enantioenriched linear and branched alkyl-substituted Si-stereogenic silanes. Key features of this reaction include mild reaction conditions, simple catalytic systems, compatibility with diverse substrates, high yields and enantioselectivities.