The Application of Trialkoxysilane as Transmetallation Reagent in Organic Synthesis

Organosilicon compounds are important transmetallation reagents in organic synthesis. Aryltrialkoxysilane have recently emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional organometallic donors, due to their ease of handling, stability toward air/moisture, and/or low toxicity compared to some of the other organometallic reagents (Zn, Mg, Sn, etc.). In this review, the application of aryl trialkoxysilane and alkenyltrialkoxysilane as transmetallation reagent for C-C, C-N, C-S and C-O bonds formation will be disclosed.