The derivatization of functional organic fragments with triethoxysilyl groups to afford hydrolyzable organosilanes with targeted properties using the copper-catalyzed alkyne azide cycloaddition reaction under strictly anhydrous conditions is described according to two approaches, starting from five silylated substrates. This high yield, fast, and selective method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and is expected to lead to important achievements in the field of functional hybrid silica.
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