title: Synthesis of formylsilanes through oxidative cleavage of α-silyl glycols.
abstract: A convenient method for the synthesis and isolation of highly reactive formylsilanes by oxidative cleavage of α-silyl glycols is presented. The mild conditions provide an entry to acid- and heat-sensitive members of this theoretically intriguing class of compounds. The utility of the method is demonstrated through the isolation and subsequent diastereoselective derivatization of t-BuMe2- and t-BuPh2-formylsilanes, previously not reported in isolated form.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, Lund University , PO Box 124, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden.
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: von Wachenfeldt
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Strand