Nickel-Catalysed Suzuki-Type Cross-Coupling of α-Iodosilanes with Arylboronic Acids: Direct and Efficient Access to Benzylic Silanes and gem-Silylboronate Esters

Abstract

A nickel-catalysed Suzuki-type coupling reaction has been efficiently developed to provide direct access to benzylic silanes and gem-silylboronate esters under mild conditions. This protocol features a broad substrate scope, functional group tolerance, and scalability. And the resulting silyl-containing products can also undergo further transformation in subsequent reactions.