Marschner C, Baumgartner J, Wallner A. Structurally and conformationally defined small methyl polysilanes.
Dalton Trans 2006:5667-74. [PMID:
17146531 DOI:
10.1039/b613642g]
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Abstract
Possessing the property of sigma-bond electron delocalisation, polysilanes are a class of compounds with unique properties. In recent years major progress has been achieved in the theoretical understanding and the synthesis of polysilanes. Much insight into the connection between conformation and electronic properties has been gained from studies of defined small polysilane molecules. The transition from Wurtz type coupling reactions to the stepwise construction of polysilane molecules employing silyl anions as key intermediates has permitted access to defined compounds with a higher degree of structural complexity. Besides this, several methods have been developed to control the conformational properties and thus gain control over the electronic properties of polysilanes.
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