Synlett 2004(2): 0297-0298  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815399
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A Novel Synthesis of (E)-gem-Dimetalloalkenes Containing Boron and Silicon: An Easy Access to Alkyl Trimethylsilyl Ketones

Narayan G. Bhat*, Amanda Tamm, Amanda Gorena
Chemistry, University of Texas-Pan American, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541, USA
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Received 4 July 2003
Publication Date:
12 January 2004 (online)

Abstract

A simple, novel synthesis of (E)-gem-dimetalloalkenes containing boron and silicon based on (Z)-1-bromo-1-alkenyl­boronate esters is developed. 1-Bromo-(Z)-1-alkenylboronate esters readily available from literature procedures smoothly undergo a ­reaction with trimethylsilyllithium (easily generated from hexamethyldisilane with methyllithium in hexamethylphosphoramide) to provide the corresponding ‘ate’ complexes. These ‘ate’ complexes undergo intramolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction to provide the corresponding (E)-1-alkenylboronate esters containing trimethylsilyl moiety in good isolated yields (72-85%). The carbon skeletons present in these intermediates are confirmed by oxidation to the corresponding alkyl trimethylsilyl ketones with sodium ­acetate and hydrogen peroxide.