Copper-Catalyzed Si-H Bond Insertion Reaction of N-Propargyl Ynamides with Hydrosilanes

Org Lett. 2022 Jan 14;24(1):196-201. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c03830. Epub 2021 Dec 21.

Abstract

Transition-metal-catalyzed Si-H bond insertion reactions are generally limited to stabilized diazo compounds. An efficient copper-catalyzed Si-H bond insertion reaction of N-propargyl ynamides with hydrosilanes is described, allowing practical and atom-economic construction of valuable organosilanes in generally moderate to excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. Notably, this reaction constitutes a new method of Si-H bond insertion reaction involving vinyl cations as key intermediates.