Issue 15, 2024

Silanes as a versatile hydride source for Ni–H catalysis: a promising tool for π-hydro functionalization

Abstract

Silanes are used as a simple and common hydride source owing to their chemical stability, neat and easy-to-handle nature and advantage of generally not requiring any precautions during their activation via nickel catalysis. Due to their hydride donor nature, upon reaction with a ligand-tailored nickel complex, they generate reactive Ni–H species, which are normally more prone to facile addition to the π-bond, resulting in an organonickel intermediate, which can undergo various sequential cross-coupling reactions. Notably, recent developments have brought π-hydrofunctionalization reactions facilitated by Ni–H catalysis to the forefront. In addition, the use of suitable chiral ligands has paved the way for the realization of asymmetric hydrofunctionalization reactions in the realm of π-bonds. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the latest advancements in C–C and C–heteroatom bond formation via silane-mediated hydrofunctionalization catalyzed by nickel hydride. In particular, the NiH/ligand-catalytic system exhibits remarkable reactivity with π-substrates, including alkenes, alkynes, and allenes. A thorough mechanistic understanding of these processes offers insights into the trends and future directions to drive innovation in catalyst design, fine tune reaction systems, and develop new cross-coupling reactions with π-substrates.

Graphical abstract: Silanes as a versatile hydride source for Ni–H catalysis: a promising tool for π-hydro functionalization

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
14 May 2024
Accepted
06 Jun 2024
First published
07 Jun 2024

Org. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 4290-4317

Silanes as a versatile hydride source for Ni–H catalysis: a promising tool for π-hydro functionalization

Y. K. Mirza, P. S. Bera, S. B. Mohite, A. K. Pandey and M. Bera, Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11, 4290 DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00860J

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