An efficient synthesis of functional stilbenes in Hiyama coupling reaction catalysed by H-spirophosphorane palladium complex

Transition Metal Catalyzed Hiyama Cross-Coupling: Recent Methodology Developments and Synthetic Applications

Hiyama cross-coupling is a versatile reaction in synthetic organic chemistry for the construction of carbon-carbon bonds. It involves the coupling of organosilicons with organic halides using transition metal catalysts in good yields and high enantioselectivities. In recent years, hectic progress has been made by researchers toward the synthesis of diversified natural products and pharmaceutical drugs using the Hiyama coupling reaction. This review emphasizes the recent synthetic developments and applications of Hiyama cross-coupling.

Silylative coupling of olefins with vinylsilanes in the synthesis of functionalized alkenes

Recent developments in the sequential synthetic strategies including ruthenium-catalyzed silylative coupling followed by desilylation, leading to π-conjugated organic derivatives are presented.