Bis-Alkenyl Compounds from Group XIV Elements (Si, Ge, Sn): Synthesis, Reactivity, and Applications

Dedication

Dedicated to Professor Paul Knochel on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Abstract

This short review summarizes the state-of-the-art for the synthesis of bis-alkenyl compounds from group XIV elements (Si, Ge, Sn). The reported methods that allow formation of such functionalized reagents are discussed, as well as their use as synthetic building blocks in the synthesis of value-added fine chemical targets, polymers, and materials.

Keywords

Bis-Alkenyl - Silicon - Germanium - Tin - Hydroelementation

Publication History

Received: 20 May 2025

Accepted after revision: 06 July 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
06 July 2025

Article published online:
24 September 2025

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